Asking the Magic Enrollment 8 Ball

Do we believe the latest enrollment news? In this episode of Online Education Across the Atlantic, Phil, Morgan, and Neil explore the latest challenges in international student enrollments in the US and UK and ask whether we should believe the latest numbers and trends? They discuss the impact of online education, dual enrollment, and vocational programs on student numbers, as well as concerns from dropping applications. With demographic changes, foreign policy measures, and FAFSA completion gaps affecting enrollments, find out what this all means for the future of education and edtech. Tune in for a concise breakdown of these critical issues!

00:00 Higher education policy focuses on job outcomes.

03:29 Debate on education and political motivations.

07:49 Education benefits, OPM, guild, N. Stride's growth.

11:15 Financial pressure on OPM companies prompts changes.

14:56 Limited academic year data, but enrollment insights.

16:03 Slight decline in undergraduate and international applications.

21:18 Covid causing widespread impact on K-12 education.

24:28 Dual enrollment has mixed impact on colleges.

26:05 Challenges facing international student applications and institutions.

31:41 Improvement in FAFSA completion, impact on students.

35:09 FAFSA completion signals impact on state aid.

36:35 Debate over higher education funding and impact.

40:19 Decline expected in international student enrollments.

43:52 Anticipating an eventful year, impact on education.