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Duke joins growing list of universities requiring vaccines

By Chris Burt

Vaccination mandates are in effect for the fall for at least a dozen institutions, and many are providing doses on their campuses.

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New Clearinghouse numbers show 7.9% decline in transfers

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April 08, 2021

Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Changing Needs of College Students

Today’s college students live at the speed of technology, and their needs and expectations are evolving just as quickly. To better understand these changing needs, particularly in the area of finances and both pre- and post-COVID, TouchNet conducted a nationwide survey of students, exploring their use of mobile apps, relationship with banking and payments, and […]

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April 08, 2021

Conquering COVID: College students are receiving vaccines

With time of the essence - as the end of semester nears and the fall semester looms - institutions are doing their part in trying to get their populations vaccinated.

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April 07, 2021

Why Faster, Safer Electronic Refunds Help Colleges and Universities Save

Most, if not all, colleges and universities would choose any type of electronic transaction over paper checks in a heartbeat since check payments cost more and take longer to process. While consumers agree, the majority of them prefer the fastest refund delivery method. ACH vs OCT Between the two electronic refund methods — Automated Clearing […]

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April 07, 2021

Six Ways Higher Ed Can Achieve 100% Electronic Payments

Nearly half of college students and their families choose paper checks for refunds and other payments, which costs more and takes longer for institutions to process as opposed to electronic methods. The number of check disbursements continues to rise as additional students request refunds and work to manage their finances as a result of COVID-19. […]

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