Perhaps now more than ever, students of all ages, including adults, are looking for an education that can lead directly to a good job… without having to amass gigantic student loan debt. Because of this clear trend, career educators, trade schools and tech academies are having field day. Today, only about 25% of American adults...Read More

It wasn’t long ago that almost every prospective college student “knew” that earning a college degree online was probably far cheaper than earning one in person. This, not only because of the higher costs associated with living on campus or commuting to one daily… But because credit hours were assumed to be cheaper to earn...Read More

For the past two or so months now, DOGE (or the department of government efficiency) has been trimming some fat from the federal government. It’s been Elon Musk’s goal to reduce waste by as much as $1 trillion. Now, while some DOGE cuts are probably warranted, others may not be. Time will tell. But regardless...Read More

Once a prospective student enrolls in college, it’s game over. They’ve committed the next four or five years to that institution, and even thinking about marketing your school to those committed students would be a tremendous waste of money, right? Well, not so fast. New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows...Read More

The online learning ecosystem has grown substantially since inception. In fact, since its “birth”, participation in e-learning has skyrocketed by well over 900%. And now, according to Spherical Insights, the global online learning market is expected to be worth over $1.5 trillion by 2033![1] Here’s 11 quick stats every institution that offers online degree programs...Read More

Because Adult Learners Want Them! There are a number of reasons why adults choose to enroll in post-secondary degree programs. But perhaps the top reason they enroll, especially online, is the ability to continue working while striving towards a better paying job once they graduate. However, as you also know, there are a number of...Read More

Just before leaving office, the Biden administrations released two new “information collections” that required both state and local providers of career and technical educations to meet additional reporting requirements. Under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, the move was seen by many in the CTE space as burdensome and unnecessary, while...Read More

Fall enrollment numbers for the 2023-2024 academic year were brutal. Absolutely brutal. According to its October report, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center said first year student enrollments plummeted by 5% over the previous year… The largest annual drop in new freshmen enrollees since the pandemic. As you know, many colleges and universities rely on...Read More

From the failed and delayed 24-25 FAFSA launch in the spring, to the successful and early 25-26 FAFSA launch in the fall… From encouraging overall college enrollment growth numbers, to a title wave of college budget cuts and closures… From the promise of student loan debt forgiveness, to the courts mostly thwarting the idea… From...Read More

Picture this. It’s 1985, the stock market is roaring, the economy is growing at a robust pace, and over the past ten years, college enrollments have increased by over 1 million students.[1] Traditional higher education, and its outcomes for students are on a roll. With this in mind, you’re tasked with heading off to the...Read More