You CAN Handle the Truth
By: Sharon Hassan, FAS Senior Consultant
The title of this blog is a play on the famous line spoken by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 Tom Cruise movie A Few Good Men, “You Can’t Handle the Truth”. But you can. The FAS eBook launched during NASFAA highlighted 4 major themes as the top challenges for managing a financial aid operation.
- Keeping up with the ever-changing environment of compliance.
- Meeting student expectations for speed and customization.
- Leveraging technology for efficiency and modernization and
- Staff Vacancies and Hiring Challenges.
I think we all agree, that things have changed. “Everything new“ is the defining mantra for 2024-2025. “New, New, New, Everything New.”
These words, while simple, express what many institutions of higher learning, the college access community, families, and the department of ed on state and local levels are experiencing. Everything new. From the New FAFSA Simplification scheduled to be released December 2023 to the Student Aid Index (SAI) to How Budgets are developed, all new.
To say 2024-2025 is a year of transition or transformation is an understatement. So, what can you do to remain compliant during changing times, meet student expectations, leverage technology, and address staff vacancies and hiring challenges? How will institutions manage? So glad you asked.
If you are like many in the industry, your compliance, customer satisfaction, technology, and data are, at best- outdated…or-at worst, non-existent. This has been made more challenging with the rapid pace of transitions and staff shortages in higher education. We can help!
I was taught to start with the end in mind. I was also taught that you must identify and address your challenges to be the best. Let’s be honest, even some of the biggest and best-funded institutions in the U.S. have challenges. A comprehensive assessment will provide data on customer satisfaction, staffing, technology use, and possible or potential compliance issues at your institution.
Need convincing? Read our latest report on administrative challenges. Financial Aid Services, LLC, (FAS) are a trusted source for higher-ed institutions, financial aid, and related businesses.
Challenges Deserve Solutions
If you’re ready to transform the way your institution handles federal student aid challenges and interim staffing shortages, take the first step with us Contact Us.
To get started on the path to success, you can reach out to us for a comprehensive assessment of your institution’s needs and challenges. Our trusted team has a track record of helping higher-ed institutions and businesses just like yours.
Don’t let these challenges hold you back. Join us in embracing change, improving compliance, enhancing student experiences, and leveraging technology. Together, we can handle the truth and find the best solutions for your financial aid operation. Contact us today and experience the difference.
