The most difficult challenge at this particular time is financial status. As, we all know most americans are hurting in this area and we have a great responsabilty in addressing thses issues.
Thank you for sharing, Karla. All of these can at times be difficult challenges for the student and rep to address. What are some of your best practices in addressing these challenges with your students?
The financial commitment is one of the most important concerns by the prospectives students, fallow by the combination of the schedule and school.
These can be challenging indeed, Angel. What are some of the methods you've used to address these successfully in the past?
Our most difficult challange is the financial issue. Our courses are self pay. There is no financial aide for the nursing assistant or home health aide courses we offer. We deal with this issue by offering options for payment and allowing them to make payments that are comfortable for them.
Most of the time issues like child care, or lack of time to study or meet for class or group meetings.
"the attraction in the finding of prospective students"
I mean some Commercial on the Radio
Advertisement on the Newspapers
School Fair Activities on Week-End .Offer some refreshments.
Pass some previous students telephone numbers and E-Mail with their authorization to be questioned by prospective students.
Evidence of different financial Programs available "State and Federal"
Made available any tools to the students to perform
their skills.
I'm not sure that I understand what you mean by the "the attraction in the finding of prospective students", could you elaborate for me on this particular challenge?
The most difficult challenge is the attraction in the finding of Prospective students.
Excellent observation, Yvonne. Conversations involving money can be awkward at times, but when handled thoughtfully and with respect for the student's situation, options can present themselves in a positive way.
One difficult question to adress is that of money. It is both uncomfortable for me and the student, but when done in a proper manner there is always a solution.
Great insight, Michael. Re-visiting the reasons that this decision was important to the student in the first place is crucial. This is a great place to start when addressing difficult challenges with your prospective students.
I think it's important to re-visit the reasons they applied and started the process to begin with. All too often our Admissions Associates do not go back to re-build the value.
Addressing finanicial challenges does tend to be a common issue. It's great that you take the time to listen to your students needs and goals to help build value for the investment. How do you help soothe your students when it gets overwhelming for them?
I have to agree with most here and say that "financial challenges" is the major challenge faced. We try to build value through listening to the students' needs and goals but there is a point where "the rubber meets the road" and the dollars and cents seem overwhelming to them.
I'm getting the sense that you do your best to remain a resource to your students Duy. Sounds like you anticipate working with your students beyond that initial meeting, that's great.
I would probably suggest family and or friends that could help out. Even a part time custom schedule.
That's an interesting dilemma indeed! It sounds like you offer resources to address the initial childcare challenge, but then something else comes up later on, do I have that right? If this is the case, how might yu handle the childcare challenge differently the next time?
The child care is something that I've encountered quite offten. I always want to refer them to whatever child care methods available to them these days but then to find out that the kids behavior or manners get in the way.
This is a challenge that we run into quite often, Claudia. Here's a tip for the next time you hear, "Wow, that's a lot of money!"
First, acknowledge the concern with cost, "You're right, Claudia, it does sound like a lot of money?". ?Then ask the student, "Compared to what?". This helps you understand their baseline for comparison and gives you the opportunity to clarify or work with the student, rather than guessing.
Hope that helps!
