Case Study: Metropolitan State University boosts transfer student engagement with Raise Me by Ellucian

How Metropolitan State University of Denver Provides a Preview of Guaranteed Institutional Aid with Raise Me

Metropolitan State University of Denver faced the challenge of recruiting and supporting transfer students with minimal scholarship funds and staffing. As an institution serving a high percentage of first-generation and PELL-eligible students, they needed an efficient and economical solution to demonstrate affordability and connect with prospects early. They turned to Ellucian's partner, Raise Me, to address this.

By implementing Raise Me, Ellucian's micro-scholarship platform, the university created a system to reward prospective transfer students for achievements, providing a preview of guaranteed aid. This solution forged a two-way connection with students much earlier in their academic journey. The results for Ellucian's customer were a dramatic increase in student followers on the platform, growing from three digits to four digits in a year, making the recruitment process more successful and cost-effective with an unmistakable ROI.

Metropolitan State University

Vaughn Toland

Executive Director of Admissions and Outreach, Metropolitan State