Campus Ivy

? What can we do to ensure our school remains compliant? ? How should we interpret the latest updates from Washington? ? Can you help us be more efficient and effective in our roles? Session topics and tracks are confirmed for our annual user conference! We'll continue to provide guidance to our customers in the interim, but we cannot wait to get together in May. ?? Check out the preliminary schedule and register for Momentum 2025 here: https://lnkd.in/eTKxhb9C

Here's an opportunity to look under the hood of the Verity Dialog CRM. ?? Highly recommend signing up if you're at all curious how it works, especially if you're not sold on your existing method for student recruitment and engagement. If you can't make it on Wednesday, you'll still get the webinar recording later this week. Webinar sign-up: https://lnkd.in/eR_QXhcJ

Our annual user conference is hands down the BEST part of our year, every year. This year will be no exception. In fact, it's gearing up to be better than ever. We're coming together with CourseKey and Verity IQ to bring sessions, training, and insights beyond financial aid and spanning the full student lifecycle. Looking forward to seeing our customers at Margaritaville this May! Early bird registration is open through February 28: https://lnkd.in/eTKxhb9C

Have you met William T. Carey yet? He's one of the most genuine, kind, and knowledgeable members of our team. He's heading out to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Leadership & Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. this Sunday. If you’re passionate about financial aid, compliance, and shaping the future of higher education, meet Willy at Booth #5. And if you're not going to the event, connecting with Willy on LinkedIn is a great way to add a new #FA friend to your network. #NASFAA #FinancialAid #VerificationServices

The U.S. Department of Education posted an Electronic Announcement (EA) confirming that "per the memo, the pause does not impact 'assistance received directly by individuals.' This includes Title IV, HEA funds, which are provided to individual students." Here's the EA: https://lnkd.in/eWTYdEPc

Exciting times ahead for this team! We can't wait to share what we're working on together, but in the meantime, we are going to need more hands on deck. Check out four new job postings at Verity, and let us know if you're interested.

A recent survey shows Americans are prioritizing trade colleges over traditional Ivy League institutions. Why? 1?? Faster ROI: Practical skills lead directly to jobs. 2?? Cost-Effective: Less debt, more stability. 3?? Career-Focused: Aligns with real-world job market needs. We agree ALL institutions provide value and we’re here to empower those delivering real value to students and the workforce. Excited to grow our industry together. Link to Inside Higher Ed's article in the comments ??

If you had to choose just ONE thing to focus on, what would it be? In higher education, everything is important. Compliance, student experience, operational efficiency... they all go hand-in-hand. But what if your staff could focus more on their superpowers -- their passion for connecting with students, driving success, and fostering community, while we take care of the heavy lifting in compliance and technology? This is what we strive for: empowering your team to shine where they’re strongest, while we handle the complexities of financial aid compliance. Together, we can create an environment where your staff thrives, and your students succeed. How can we help your team realize their full potential? Let’s chat! https://lnkd.in/eUMMB2_7 #MakingFinancialAidEasier #SimplifyTheComplex

This Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on the impact of *access.* We're thankful to play a part in helping students unlock doors to education through smarter, simpler financial aid solutions. Every grant, loan, and award isn’t just a transaction—it’s a step toward dreams realized and futures built. To the schools we partner with and the students they serve: thank you for inspiring us to innovate, problem-solve, and stay mission-driven. You remind us that what we do truly matters. Wishing you all a holiday filled with gratitude, connection, and a vision for the opportunities ahead. ??

From U.S. Department of Education guidance to go-live with time to spare ?? We love sending updates with good news out to our customer base. Here's a recap of the last 7 weeks at Campus Ivy: 1?? Received 2025/26 #FAFSA guide in August ? Systems prepared for beta testing by October 1, 2024 2?? Comment Code updates provided in October ? Systems go-live-ready by November 21, 2024 (6 weeks!) 3?? Batch corrections communicated October 21 ? Ready for Q1-2025 corrections by November 22, 2024 (4 weeks!) We are ON it. ?? 2024-25 was challenging, but it prepared us even further to tackle 2025-26 with confidence for our partner schools. Ready to streamline your financial aid processes with this level of precision? Send us a note ?? https://lnkd.in/eUMMB2_7