DeirdreMcLoughlin
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@MarieFelver Trying to find this non-traditional, adult student market is very difficult to find. I tried posters and flyers all over the place, newspaper. Talked to everyone I knew and put-up posters in hairdressers, talked to employees in Verizon stores and cafe and supermarkets. Met with nonprofits for the working poor…
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We have not done a survey but it has been something we are thinking of. Would like feedback too. Has anyone surveyed their scholarship applicants?
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@ECPollickByrnes Question for Foundant - very gratified that you guys are looking at adding the texting ability that some other scholarship software has. Would that be in the near future? If not, I would also like to know about people's experience with text services. thanks so much
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@ECPollickByrnes Texting is not the future, it is the present, so this feature might well be a game changer for a lot of efficiencies and time saving. I000 to 2000 would be great or will it be a feature that is so successful it will be used more often? Perhaps if the text says, check your email (i.e. has a limit to the…
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Hmmm ... while I don't think this is the issue, I shall try it as it might draw attention to my email. Thanks so much for your idea and information. So useful. Deirdre
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Good point on the email address Hailey - that might explain some of their lack of action. Lisa - what do you mean about adding a radio button question?
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I should eventually like SLM to have a component whereby we can text as well as emailing from SLM.
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Appreciate your comments.
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We did have a similar situation where a student left mid semester due to illness. The college refused to return any monies - I thought they should have at least pro rated the funds. Student did return the next semester and there was no ramifications to him.
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Hi Robin, I am actually interested in your scholarship that would help apprenticeships. Can you tell me a little bit about it? Deirdre McLoughlin
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We have a scholarship that is for adult learners or non traditional students who are not interested in a four year degree. ($5000) suitable for people wanting to be cosmetologists, truck drivers, dental or medical assistants, technicians, linemen or women, auto mechanics etc. This was a very difficult group to find and I…
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Yes and we are awarding a significant more than other presenters. We shall continue to do it as we have been doing so unless I hear a reason not to do so. Thank you for your comments.
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Thank you for your comment. I see that most do not announce the amount. I will think on this some more.
