October 4, 2024 | Beyond the College Brochure

Mary McGrath, college senior, and Gary Stocker, founder of College Viability move their show to video. Beyond the (College) Brochure is a show about colleges finances dedicated to students and their families.Mary asks questions from the perspective of a student and their family.Watch this episode to hear:+ What factors contribute to a college’s financial stability?+ Does the financial instability of a college have a negative effect on its reputation?+ What role do state and federal funding play in the stability of public colleges?+ Are there specific types of colleges or programs that are more likely to experience financial troubles/ a closure?+ How do declining enrollment numbers impact a college’s finances?+ Are there specific strategies that colleges can implement to prevent closures?+ What steps does the college take to ensure that students can complete their degrees in the event of program changes or closures?+ What lessons can be learned from recent college closures?