SCHOLARSHIP ASSESSMENT-2023

This contract awards Stephen F. Austin State University a one‑year consulting study to evaluate the effectiveness of its institutional scholarship program and to develop data‑driven recommendations for enrollment, retention, and tuition‑revenue optimization. The consultant will conduct price‑sensitivity analysis, award‑strategy optimization, FAFSA simplification impact modeling, benchmarking against peer institutions, affordability assessments, and dual‑credit evaluations, delivering an interim report by January 15 2024 and a final report by October 2024, along with predictive models and process‑improvement recommendations. • Scope of work includes on‑site and remote analysis, predictive modeling, and actionable recommendations for scholarship mix and pricing strategy. • Evaluation criteria are weighted (25% qualifications, 25% methodology, 15% timeline, 15% references, 20% financial proposal). • Contract term is October 2023 – October 2024 with up to three optional one‑year extensions, and the award was made to Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC.