FAFSA Simplification - Was it Better? One School's Perspective

The term “Better FAFSA Better Future” seemed so positive. Financial aid makes a higher education accessible for students. Unfortunately, it was more challenging than anyone could have expected and had impacts on the fall 2024 enrollment cycle. In this session, members of the University of Oregon enrollment team will talk about how our institution managed this process, and how it ultimately impacted our new student class for fall 2024.

First Learning Outcome: Collaboration is key in times of uncertainty. 

Second Learning Outcome: Having to make changes isn't the end of the world.

Third Learning Outcome: Commitment to students is a focus you don't want to move away from.

Core Competency: Problem Solving

Proficiency: Enrollment Management Proficiencies

Presenter(s): 

Jim Brooks University of Oregon

Mark Diestler University of Oregon

Erin Hays University of Oregon