Amanda Craddock, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Coastal Carolina University, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the surprising outcomes of shifting college deposit deadlines and the FAFSA upheaval. Amanda’s insights promise a fresh understanding of the enrollment landscape that's been reshaped by this disruption. From extending deposit deadlines to hosting FAFSA nights and personalizing financial aid communication, they delve into how Coastal Carolina is adapting to meet the needs of students and their families. 

Amanda and Gil discuss how this particular set of students have already undergone a significant set of challenges navigating through the COVID pandemic as well as these challenges now with enrollment. Tune in for an enlightening episode that speaks volumes about the power of adaptability and connection in the realm of higher education.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Welcome & Introduction | 00:00 

Meeting Amanda Craddock | 00:34 

The May 1st Myth and Shifting Enrollment Deadlines | 01:52 

Adapting to a New Recruitment Cycle: Strategies and Insights | 02:26 

FAFSA Fiasco vs. COVID: Impact on Enrollment | 04:25 

Supporting Students Through FAFSA Delays and Beyond | 09:09 

Advice for Enrollment Management Professionals | 11:59 

Closing Thoughts and Ways to Connect | 16:52 
 

RELEVANT LINKS:

• Amanda Craddock’s LinkedIn
• Faculty Profile at Coastal Carolina University
• FYI: Leadership Through Change and Challenges with Carlos Cano