Shifting student expectations and evolving workforce demands are prompting colleges and universities to rethink traditional higher education learning models in favor of more personalized, flexible educational experiences. That’s why models like competency-based education (CBE) are gaining momentum. In fact, more than 800 higher education professionals gathered in Colorado Springs last week to attend C-BEN’s annual CBExchange event, punctuating the growing excitement and engagement in CBE.  ..read more

For years, the verification process for FAFSA applicants has been a cumbersome part of the financial aid process. But recently, financial aid offers received some good news: the Department of Education is “significantly reducing verification requirements” in an effort that it hopes will “reduce the burden for colleges and students while continuing to protect against fraud ..read more

Another amazing NASFAA event is in the books! With over 2,200 registered attendees, Milwaukee was buzzing with excitement all week long. The team at Regent Education enjoyed meeting so many of you during the receptions, charity run, and conference sessions. Here are a few standout moments from the week ..read more

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The demand for competency-based education is on the rise. Population and demographic shifts in age, race, and regions, coupled with the transformation towards a skills-based economy and an increased need for learning beyond high school is prompting students of all ages to explore alternative ways to demonstrate knowledge and secure credentials that help to enhance careers and drive economic mobility.  According to C-BEN, competency-based education (CBE) is “an educational approach that focuses on the mastery of specific knowledge, skills, and intellectual behaviors, known as competencie ..read more

Financial aid office staff are the unsung heroes on campus. They’re responsible for ensuring their institution complies with ever-changing regulations, awarding and rewarding aid across all enrollment models, maximizing institutional scholarship dollars, and providing guidance and support for families as they figure out the best ways to fund their child’s college education.  But in recent years, financial aid offices have faced a number of challenges. From outdated technology ill-equipped to handle the complexities of new and emerging enrollment models to unprecedented levels of employe ..read more

Picture this: you’re a high school student, excited to begin your next chapter at a college or university. You know college is expensive, so you begin the process to apply for federal financial aid. You get to the part of the form where they ask for your social security number, and your parents tell you that you don’t have one. Because you’re undocumented.  For many undocumented students in the US, this scenario is an unfortunate reality. Brought to the US by their parents when they were young, they are ineligible for federal financial aid and in some states, they don’t even qualify for ..read more

Hult International Business School brings together forward-thinking people from all over the world to learn through challenge-based learning. As a truly global business school with campuses in Boston, London, San Francisco and Dubai, and students from some 150 nationalities, Hult does things differently – from the way it collects attendance data and manages student withdrawals to its financial aid processes. Until recently, Hult relied on a combination of in-house and third-party processes to disburse its financial aid. But these were time-consuming processes, and the financial aid team had ..read more

College students today have high demands. As digital natives, they expect their experiences across campus to mimic what they’ve experienced their entire lives: personalized, connected, and easy to navigate.  ..read more

The time has come once again to ring out the old and ring in the new. But before we say goodbye to 2023, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year. After all, it’s been an exciting one for Regent Education! Regent Fund: Scholarship Management Solution of the Year Earlier this year, Regent Education won the EdTech Breakthrough Award for Scholarship Management Solution of the Year for our Regent Fund solution. What an honor it was to receive this prestigious award. Institutional scholarships play a crucial role, giving colleges and universities a flexible way to connect with stude ..read more