Webinars Join us for timely higher education topics. Register for an upcoming webinar event or view an on-demand presentation. On-DemandDevelopmentC’mon Get Happy…or Sad: Finding Balance by Feeling the Feels (replay)Show Description We continue our behavioral science dive with a new look at how to be happy – but also, why being happy is not always the right response. At a time when we are all overwhelmed and maybe even burned out, the focus on finding happiness is more relevant than ever before. Yet, we may find ourselves chasing joy, only to have it quickly fade once we reach our goal. Why is that? Or, sometimes, you just want to feel down and it seems like the whole world wants a parade. Why are we so afraid of sadness, and how can a relentlessly sunny disposition actually be bad for you? In this one-hour webinar, we’ll these ideas and how to find peace and balance through: Applying behavioral science theory to maximize happiness Learning to identify toxic positivity – and just say no! View WebinarEnding the Financial Feud: Couples & Money (replay)Show Description Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar where we’ll talk about relationships and money. Couples will learn about each other’s money values, triggers and goals and work together to create a manageable and tension-less plan. View WebinarUndercover Mindfulness for a Resilient New Year (replay)Show Description Mindfulness Coach Daron Larson helped us discover how exercising our attention – with or without meditation – develops relaxation, focus, and resilience. Learn how mindfulness practice can help you bounce back, adapt, and even grow in response to the threats and challenges of ordinary life. View WebinarWhat We (and our Students) Should Know About the Gender Wage GapShow Description Did you know that in America, women make $.82 for every dollar that a man makes? For BIPOCwomen, those amounts are even less, with Latina women experiencing the largest wage disparity at $.55 to every dollar. The pandemic has further compounded the issue, with women disproportionately impacted by job loss that resulted in $800 billion in lost income. So what can we do about it? This session will explore the root causes of the gender wage gap, the downstream effects on society and our economy, and how we can educate ALL students to take action to combat gender disparity.View WebinarUnderstanding Diversity, Equity and InclusionShow Description Higher education is no stranger to DEI programming. Yet, with a renewed focus on creating equitable and inclusive learning spaces, there may be misconceptions as to what DEI actually IS – and what it isn’t. Join us for a thirty-minute lunch and learn session to better understand how we define diversity, equity and inclusion and how we may integrate DEI into the work we do for students. Participants will come away from the session with a resource guide for further developing DEI initiatives. View WebinarThe Telephone Game: Fine Tuning Soft Skills for Quality Student InteractionShow Description Even as the future of in-person contact has a positive outlook, developing phone skills can make a huge difference in the quality of student interactions. We’ll share tips and techniques on how the use of effective language, emotional intelligence, call-control and physical and metal tweaks can improve your communication with students. View WebinarWeird Science: Understanding How your Mind and Emotions Affect Your MoneyShow Description If you are ready to get serious about taking charge of your finances, you need to start by understanding the link between your mind, your emotions, and your wallet. View WebinarKeeping it Cool: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Better Communication OutcomesShow Description Matters of money are big in people’s lives – maybe now more than ever. The Financial Aid Office knows this all too well. How do we handle interactions with students that show we care, want to be of service, and that we want them to succeed even when we might not be able to tell them what they want to hear? One answer may be in enhancing our Emotional Intelligence. View WebinarUsing Soft Skills to Excel in Hard TimesShow Description Even in the best of times, the ability to assist students can rely greatly on communicating effectively. Now, as campus closures necessitate a shift away from in-person contact, developing or honing phone skills can make a huge difference in the quality of our student interactions. View WebinarView MoreBurn Bright without Burning OutShow Description This introspective and informative session will highlight the signs of burnout and research-based self-care practices that help to combat work fatigue. We will also discuss how job burnout impacts the field of higher education financial wellness on a larger scale. Attendees will develop a plan for self-care and stress reduction in order to burn bright without burning out. View WebinarSneaking Mindfulness into Real Life for Higher Ed ProfessionalsShow Description Mindfulness may sound like a trendy buzzword that has more to do with yoga than higher education, but what if it could be used to help higher ed professionals decompress, handle work stress, and better serve students? And even if it did, who has the time? View WebinarStudent Insights: Financial Behaviors and Issues of InequityShow Description In 2018, Inceptia released the results of our first financial behavioral assessment, highlighting the chasm between financial perceptions versus actions. Our survey results indicated a significant disparity between what students think and how they behave, providing insight into possible solutions for how we can combat this lost connection. View WebinarView LessSolutionsProfessional Judgement Doesn't Have to be ComplicatedShow Description Join us to find out how PJ Advisor, our virtual professional judgement platform can streamline the professional judgement process for your students and your school. Developed with the student and administrator in mind, PJ Advisor is easy to use, streamlines the entire process, and is available on any device, wherever, and whenever it is needed. View WebinarIncrease Enrollment and Decrease Cost with Verification ServicesShow Description It’s everywhere. Higher education institutions have unprecedented challenges to consider. What does “going to college” mean? How will revenue change? What will enrollment look like and what are we going to do about it? Where can costs be reduced and gains still made? View WebinarFAFSA Toolkit Express: Free Resources to Promote FAFSA CompletionShow Description When it comes to nudging students to complete the FAFSA, you can never have enough tools to spread the message – but who has the time or resources to create a comprehensive FAFSA communication plan? View WebinarLoan Summary: Helping Students, Helping SchoolsShow Description Loan summaries, or debt letters, have become an increasingly popular way for colleges to bridge the gap between entrance and exit counseling, helping students stay informed and engaged when it comes to borrowing. Some states, taking notice of the reduced borrowing and improved academic performance tied to this intervention, are even making loan summaries a mandated requirement for colleges and universities; national legislation has also been introduced. View WebinarStrategyBeyond Exit Counseling: Decoding the Fine Print for StudentsShow Description For recent grads, or students who have dropped below half-time enrollment or have withdrawn, preparing for student loan repayment can be difficult. Let Inceptia help! In this student-centered session, we will cover the basics of student loan repayment, including: Preparing for the end of the CARES Act repayment relief How to save time and money throughout the life of loan repayment How to choose a repayment plan that fits individual lifestyles and income Options to avoid default and delinquency This session is a great way for your students to hear exit counseling concepts and have questions answered by an expert. We encourage you to extend this invitation to any student preparing for loan repayment.View WebinarBeyond Exit Counseling: Decoding the Fine Print for StudentsShow Description For recent grads, or students who have dropped below half-time enrollment or have withdrawn, preparing for student loan repayment can be difficult. Let Inceptia help! In this student-centered session, we will cover the basics of student loan repayment, including: Preparing for the end of the CARES Act repayment relief How to save time and money throughout the life of loan repayment How to choose a repayment plan that fits individual lifestyles and income Options to avoid default and delinquency This session is a great way for your students to hear exit counseling concepts and have questions answered by an expert. We encourage you to extend this invitation to any student preparing for loan repayment.View WebinarSupporting Students in a Virtual WorldShow Description Spoiler alert: we are all spending much more time online than ever before, even conducting work that was previously believed to only be effective when done face-to-face. While technology and the internet have made the impossible possible, there is also a danger for all of us – but especially students – to subconsciously consume negative messaging. In a social media world that prizes bigger, better, prettier and more popular, the fear of missing out (FOMO) is wreaking havoc on mental, emotional, AND financial wellbeing. In this session, we’ll discuss the very real consequences of FOMO, the effects of social media on spending and saving, and how we can inform and empower students to resist.View WebinarRe-Entry to Repayment: What to know, how to prepare and why you should care.Show Description As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. The CARES Act has afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments. And, that’s helping your CDR, for now. Understanding the ramifications of a mass resume date on student loan repayment can help you understand the impact it may have on your student borrowers and your school. In this session, Dave Macoubrie, EVP & COO at Inceptia, will talk about the challenges this presents for students and schools along with recommendations on steps to take to ease the strain.View WebinarStill Nudging: Helping Students Make Optimal ChoicesShow Description A few years after our very popular Nudge webinar, we’re back to take another look at the science of human behavior and how we can influence others to make decisions and take actions. Based on the newly updated book “Nudge: The Final Edition,” this session will give you insight into creating effective messages and cues that inspire students to take action. We’ll revisit the basics of nudge theory, including concept, ethics and implications, while incorporating new findings from the authors’ works. And, of course, we’ll discuss how nudges can work at your campus, with your students. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative session!View WebinarGetting Ready for Student Loan Repayment (replay)Show Description While the CARES Act is helping many students who have been financially impacted by COVID, it may also cause confusion about repayment in general. For students preparing to graduate, don’t plan to return to school, or will drop below half-time enrollment, we encourage you to invite them to this student-centered session. We will cover the basics of student loan repayment, share exit counseling concepts and leave time for questions that will be answered by an expert. View WebinarFive FAO Strategies to Grow and Protect Enrollment (replay)Show Description Recruitment and retention goals are more top of mind than ever with 600,000 fewer students enrolled in college this last spring. With the current financial challenges, you know financial aid is critical to the mix of getting students to and through school. Listen to experts Angela Johnson, Troy University, and J.W. Kellam, Converse College, talk with our own Tami Gilbeaux about five key strategies to being a recruitment partner in your school. View WebinarStart the Year off Right: Early FAFSA Lightens the LoadShow Description Now is the time to put a plan into place for managing the FAFSA process this year, before it manages you! With expected upticks in PJs, verification, and just general decline in FAFSA completion among high school students, we can predict a financial aid bottleneck that stresses both staff and students. Early FAFSA completion can relieve this strain and help lighten the load, and Inceptia has the turnkey tools to help you set your year up right. Back by popular demand, this repeat performance by Carissa Uhlman, VP of Student Success includes updated insights, explores proven strategies for promoting FAFSA completion, and highlights the free resources Inceptia has created to help you build a comprehensive communication plan including: Checklists Web banners Postcards, emails, and posters Even a verification video and more! View WebinarThe More You Knowl: Maximizing Student Engagement with Financial AvenueShow Description Are you excited about financial education, but not sure how to translate that enthusiasm into student action? Do you love Financial Avenue, but just can’t get your students to use it? Are you ready to create a plan to increase student engagement for the upcoming academic year? As a Financial Avenue client, you are invited to a special webinar designed with one goal in mind: helping you increase student utilization. Specifically, what if you could engage just 10% more of your student body? Join us for a deep dive into making Financial Avenue work for you. As part of this webinar, we’ll provide: An in-depth exploration of all available Administrator tools, including reports and Marketing and Educator Toolkits Best practices from schools across the country who are getting big numbers with Financial Avenue Suggestions for maximizing Financial resources like PowerPoints, Lesson Plans and more! View WebinarView MoreRe-Entry to Repayment: What to know and how to prepare.Show Description As we look forward from the pandemic, we acknowledge that the CARES Act has afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments until October 1. As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. Understanding the ramifications of a mass resume date on student loan repayment can help you understand the impact it may have on your student borrowers and your school. In this express session, Dave Macoubrie, EVP & COO at Inceptia, will talk about the challenges this presents for students and schools along with recommendations on steps to take to ease the strain. View Webinar20 Quick Financial Wins We Can Achieve With Students (replay)Show Description Students are often overwhelmed by the idea of money, budgeting, and financial planning. It’s so big that they don’t know where to start, how to create a plan and how to stay motivated to stay on track. Join us with Stacy Yanchuk Olesky, Director of Education and Community Awareness of Credit Counseling Society, for a session of sharing ideas on how to help students achieve some quick wins to improve their confidence, skills and knowledge, one baby step at a time. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with 20 different ideas on how to help their students shift into action and success. Ideas will include: Getting family involved in the finances Finding money for college Crafting a budget Creating systems that support positive action Generating savings through small and achievable actions Using credit wisely View WebinarTransfer students: Building a Strong Pipeline from Community Colleges to 4-Year Institutions – The role of financial aid.Show Description Community College transfer pathways are becoming more critical in order for community college enrollments to increase. This session discusses the importance of student pathways and how financial aid offices at two- and four-year schools work together to deliver more opportunities for college students. View WebinarThe Whys & Hows of Promoting FAFSA CompletionShow Description Explore proven strategies for promoting FAFSA completion, and the free, turnkey resources available to build a comprehensive communication plan. We’ll also hear a case study from the State University of New York System regarding best practices for FAFSA outreach and what works (and doesn't!) when hosting events. View WebinarThe State of Student Finances 2021: Multiyear Comparisons and Pandemic ShiftsShow Description Join us as we dig into the data from Inceptia’s second State of Student Finances publication, in which we surveyed over 65,000 students to gauge how financial behaviors change – or don’t — over time. This review can help higher education professionals identify aspects of personal finance with which students struggle, while also offering financial education strategies to assist and empower students. View WebinarMissed Opportunities and Abandoned Ambitions: Understanding and Combating Student MeltShow Description There are some incoming freshmen who have taken all the necessary steps to start college but simply disappear over the summer. And there are currently enrolled students who have done what it takes to persist, but leave school due to verification roadblocks. Both sets of students are now facing additional challenges in the midst of the pandemic and can be seen as the opposite sides of the same “student melt” coin, resulting in lost opportunities for both college and learner. So what can we do to combat melt? View WebinarReturn to Repayment: The precautions and the preparation.Show Description The pandemic continues and the CARES Act that has afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments has been extended to 2021. As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. View WebinarReturn to Repayment: The relief, the precautions, and the preparation.Show Description The pandemic has changed everyone's life and the CARES Act afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments through September 30, 2020. As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. View WebinarReturn to Repayment: The relief, the precautions, and the preparation.Show Description The pandemic has changed everyone's life and the CARES Act afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments through September 30, 2020. As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. View WebinarWhat Does the 2020-21 Financial Aid Office Look Like?Show Description At one point 2020 seemed like a magical year of opportunity. However, over the last few months, our version of opportunity has certainly changed. What have we learned from the past few months? How has that changed our perspective and what should we be doing now to prepare? View WebinarManaging Verification While Everything is Changing Around ItShow Description Verification continues to change as we manage the new normal of today and work toward the uncertain normal of tomorrow. We all know the intent of verification is to get the right amount of aid to those that need it most and the process can be challenging. Managing it will likely get even harder when you consider a possible flood of PJs. The challenges along the way can make or break the decision process for students and their families, impacting them for years to come and wreak havoc on your office. View WebinarGetting Ready for Student Loan RepaymentShow Description If you’re preparing to graduate, don’t plan to return to school, or will drop below half-time enrollment, the repayment clock will soon begin ticking on your federal loans. View WebinarUnraveling the Financial Aid Office in an Uncertain TimeShow Description As financial aid administrators are always looking out for the best ways to find the balance between counseling students, meeting enrollment goals, keeping up with process demands, and compliance, the world throws in yet another challenge of managing all of this in an ever-changing global environment of uncertainty. View WebinarStrategic Enrollment Management: Leveraging Financial Aid by the NumbersShow Description In this one-hour webinar, Scott Cline, Vice President of Enrollment Management at California College of the Arts and Carissa Uhlman, Vice President of Student Success at Inceptia will discuss data and the use of data analytics in financial aid and enrollment. View WebinarVerification: What We Have Learned, What We Recommend and How We Can Best Help StudentsShow Description Verification—it strikes fear into the hearts of not only students but financial aid administrators everywhere. This cumbersome process can test the limits of any financial aid office and can lead to the unfortunate delay of educational goals for students who become overwhelmed in the process. Having processed thousands of verifications for schools across the country, Deana Unger will present a critical reflection on current trends, challenges, and opportunities, with the goal of significantly improving the user experience and combating verification melt. Scott Lapinski will join in as we share insights on top verification errors, student inquiries, recommendations for efficient processes, and student support tips including a use case from the University of Texas at Tyler. View WebinarStrategic Enrollment Management: Leveraging Financial AidShow Description The problem – your school has aggressive recruitment and retention goals. The Enrollment Office is off and running to meet those goals and while you know financial aid is critical to the mix, you’re unsure how to build a strong partnership and showcase the value your department provides to students. View WebinarConnecting With Students Through CollaborationShow Description Join Sydney Meimann from the University of Cincinnati's Money Management Task Force for ideas and tips on ways to leverage cross-department relationships in an effort to best connect with students. Who can be your best ally in reaching students when it comes to financial education? View WebinarThe ABC's of Gen Z: Adapting Financial Aid Practices for Effective OutcomesShow Description Move over Millennials – Gen Z is coming! This next generation of students grew up with cellphones in hand, but rarely make phone calls. As “digital natives,” they demand that schools employ technology and online solutions to address what have traditionally been paper-driven processes. Thus, learning their language and partnering with technology can help colleges & universities adapt to these bright young minds. View WebinarBuilding a Better Award Letter: Providing Information that Really Helps Students and FamiliesShow Description Award letters are a key to student recruitment, but today’s award letters are hard to decipher for families as they try to make decisions on the best fit for their prospective student. The format is inconsistent, terminology is confusing and bottom-line cost is too hard to figure out. What can you do when 63% of recently enrolled and prospective students note feeling lost when searching for college or financial aid options? View WebinarFinancial Education in the Age of FOMO (rebroadcast)Show Description A majority of Millennials report that social media wreaks havoc on their spending, and yet FOMO (fear of missing out) keeps leading them into debt. Add in the ease of accessing money via fintech (mobile payments), and it’s a perfect recipe for financial disaster. View WebinarSame Campus, Miles Apart: Addressing the Racial Wealth DivideShow Description As educators seeking to empower all students, we sometimes view education as a panacea to level the playing field for all. Yet, there is a silent and often overlooked factor that heavily influences the student experience and ability to persist and thrive in college: the racial wealth divide. View WebinarFull Minds, Empty Stomachs: Food Insecurity on CampusShow Description In this one hour webinar, we’ll discuss how food insecurity happens in such a food-rich environment, and how going hungry impacts every area of life for these students. Utilizing a body of growing research, we’ll look at how some institutions are working to tackle this problem head on. Finally, we’ll hear from one school on what it takes to open and run a campus food pantry, as they provide insights from their first year of operation. View WebinarHandling Money Like a #GirlBoss: Empowering Women Through Financial LiteracyShow Description In honor of Equal Pay Day, join Inceptia to learn more about what the financial education community can do to address the unique financial struggles that women face. Guest speakers will include Sophia Bera, owner of Gen Y Planning and CNBC contributor, and Jennifer Hemphill, an Accredited Financial Counselor and host of the Her Money Matters podcast. They’ll share their insights into the female financial literacy gap, challenges facing minority women, and suggestions for empowering female students to take control of their finances. View WebinarView WebinarView Less TALK TO US Ready to help your students succeed? It's time to join the Inceptia movement. Fill out the required fields and we'll get in touch with you. Full Name:* Title:* Organization/Institution:* Email Address:* Phone Number:*Message:*View Inceptia's full privacy statement.CAPTCHA