Financial Aid Modeling

Predict Outcomes. Personalize Awards. Maximize Results.

Transform your institution’s financial aid strategy with data-driven modeling that connects financial investment to enrollment impact—personalized for every student.

Our Approach

Carnegie’s Financial Aid Modeling service combines predictive analytics, market insight, and individualized awarding to ensure every aid dollar drives measurable enrollment results. We build scenarios around your institution’s goals, using real-time data to personalize awards, forecast outcomes, and balance access, equity, and revenue with confidence.

Precision Tools for Smarter Aid Strategy

How it Works

Discover What Drives Enrollment

We start by analyzing your data—applications, yield, and student behavior—to uncover what truly influences enrollment. In partnership with your team, we define goals, budget parameters, and success metrics so the model reflects your institutional priorities and student realities.

Model Scenarios That Drive Impact

Next, we build customized models that simulate multiple aid and enrollment strategies. Using predictive analytics and market insights, we forecast how students will respond under each approach. You’ll see clear, data-backed scenarios that link every aid dollar to enrollment and revenue outcomes.

Personalize Awards for Every Student

Through individualized awarding, we tailor aid recommendations to each student’s likelihood to apply, enroll, and persist. This ensures resources are used efficiently while meeting enrollment goals and advancing access and equity.

Optimize in Real Time for Agility

Our partnership continues beyond modeling. We track award performance, monitor yield, and adjust strategies in real time. With ongoing reporting and expert guidance, your financial aid approach stays responsive, data-driven, and aligned with changing markets.

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A Customized Enrollment Strategy Helps Overcome Market Challenges

Operating in the highly competitive New England market during a time of declining enrollments, the University of Maine grew headcount and tuition revenue with a highly personalized approach.

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Research

Higher Ed Student Search RFP Guide

So, you’re looking for a new Student Search partner? Writing an informative and robust request for proposal (RFP) increases both the quantity and quality of proposals your college or university will receive; allowing you to choose the perfect partner. But what exactly should be included in your RFP? This guide serves as a template to help you write a great RFP and find the perfect partner for your next Student Search.

Ready to Model What’s Possible?

From data discovery to in-cycle optimization, Carnegie partners with you every step of the way, building smarter strategies that grow enrollment and impact.