2022 RNL Survey: High School Student Perceptions of College Financing Webinar

How do prospective college students research financial aid, scholarships, and college financing? How does this impact their enrollment decisions?

Learn more about RNL's latest research in their 2022 High School Student Perceptions of College Financing Survey.

RNL, Ardeo, and Plexuss surveyed 1,250 high school juniors and seniors across the country to unlock their expectations, concerns, and difficulties with college financing.

During the webinar, we discuss findings from the survey, including:

How many students believe paying for college will be difficult.
High school student satisfaction with financial aid information.
Why students lose interest in a college or university.
Student preference for a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) over additional institutional aid.

Learn more in this on-demand webinar with RNL and Ardeo. Complete the form to watch now!

Dr. Raquel Bermejo analyzes existing search, inquiry, and conversion data in addition to conducting original research with college-seeking students and parents to understand trends and student behaviors. Her research informs and enhances the services the company provides. Dr. Bermejo received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in linguistics from the Universidad de Salamanca (Salamanca, Spain), where she graduated summa cum laude. She went on to receive a master’s degree in education from Ashland University (OH), a certificate in educational leadership from the University of South Florida, and a doctorate in education from Argosy University (FL). She taught Spanish (K-12) for 10 years, most recently at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, where she also served as foreign language chair and worked closely with administrators to develop, implement, and evaluate the school’s language curriculum. She received the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award in 1998 for excellence in teaching and service to the community.

Drew Melendres has served in administrative leadership roles both within universities and higher education businesses. Prior to coming to Ardeo, he served as the Sr. Vice President of Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and Athletics at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. Before St. Kate’s, he served as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Collegis Education where the company experienced significant partner and revenue growth. Mr. Melendres has built a successful career helping campuses strategically manage and grow their enrollment as a consultant with Noel-Levitz and as an enrollment management professional at medium and large public universities. He earned a BA from The University of Texas at Austin as well as an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship from the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University.