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Financial aid

Simplify complicated financial aid questions

Nudge students to apply for scholarships and other financial aid opportunities to increase enrollment and help students persist.

Help reduce student loan defaults for high-risk borrowers

Send new loan applicants the right messages so they make informed decisions regarding their student loans and reduce borrowing.

Improve persistence with financial aid nudges

Create a higher education financial aid texting program to manage FAFSA deadlines and to improve persistence.

Financial aid texting examples

FAFSA availability Scholarships Award letters

This process can be very complicated for students who are filing for the first time and/or who don’t have resources and assistance to complete the process. Update students with the right information on FAFSA deadlines and answer questions about requirements to simplify the process.

One of the biggest challenges incoming and current students face in their college career is the financial burden. Scholarships can make a huge impact, but a lot of students don’t know where to find these scholarship opportunities or how to apply for them.

Financial aid is a complex process, and understanding the award letter is a large piece of the puzzle. Inform students with award letter status updates to simplify the award process.

Hi Dan, this is your counselor! As of today you can now file for the FAFSA. Let me know if you have questions.
Do you know when I have to complete it by?
It will close at the end of June. If you have questions when you get started, let me know!
Thank you, I am sure I will.
Hi Dan. The 2019-20 scholarship application is live! Apply here: signalvineu.edu/scholarshipapp. Do you have any questions?
Thanks, how much money am I eligible for?
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Your award will depend on your academic performance and extracurricular activities.
Thanks, I'll submit by the end of the week.
Hi Dan. You should receive your award letter soon. Send me a photo of your letter once it arrives if you have any questions.
Thanks. Do you know the exact date I should expect it?
It looks like it should arrive anywhere from 6/10-6/15.
Thanks, I'll mark my calendar

A few of our customers in financial aid

Austin Community College Uses Signal Vine
Austin Community College: Helping Students Plan For Paying For College
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EOEP uses Signal Vine
Eastern Ohio Education Partnership: Helping Students Matriculate
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LOSFA uses Signal Vine
LOSFA: Communicate Scholarships and Retain Students
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Financial aid resources

Feb 7, 2019
[Webinar] Nudging Trends That Will Help Your Students Plan for Paying for College
Video
Financial Aid
[Webinar] Nudging Trends That Will Help Your Students Plan for Paying for College

In this webinar, Karen Serna, Director, Student Money Management Office from Austin Community College discusses how their team helped students financially plan for college.

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Nov 30, 2018
Signal Vine ROI Calculator
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Signal Vine ROI Calculator

Use Signal Vine's ROI calculator to measure the financial impact of nudging your students in the right direction. See how a 2% increase in matriculation and persistence can have a significant impact for your institution.

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Dec 1, 2014
Freshman Year Financial Aid Nudges: Increase FAFSA Renewal and College Persistence
Research
Financial Aid
Freshman Year Financial Aid Nudges: Increase FAFSA Renewal and College Persistence

Massachusetts community college freshmen received nudges around renewing the FAFSA and financing education. Recipients were nearly 20% more likely to persist into their sophomore year.

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