The Pathways Podcast with B. Donta Truss Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:45 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2599350 en-us © 2026 The Pathways Podcast with B. Donta Truss yes 1bb4c5e1-aeb3-5446-bb47-acb4e34aed7f GVSU Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures episodic false Sharing stories, challenging systems, and talking about how higher education is moving forward with a focus on moving the needle in higher ed and providing future learners with information that can enhance their ability to navigate their own educational journey. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) GVSU Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures https://storage.buzzsprout.com/b13r88hbuptzujf3p7c25u5y32ar?.jpg The Pathways Podcast with B. Donta Truss From FAFSA to Enrollment: Rethinking Financial Aid and Access From FAFSA to Enrollment: Rethinking Financial Aid and Access In this first episode, the Vice President for Enrollment Development & College Futures sits down with Michelle Rhodes, Grand Valley’s Associate Vice President for Financial Aid, to unpack the rapidly shifting financial aid landscape and what it means for students, families, and institutions.

Their conversation explores the real impact of recent FAFSA changes, how federal policy is shaping enrollment strategy, and why financial aid is no longer just a back-end process but a central part of how colleges communicate value and affordability. 

From reframing college as a long-term investment to offering actionable advice on scholarships, budgeting, and reducing debt, this episode highlights what it takes to build trust, improve access, and support students in making informed choices about their future.

]]> In this first episode, the Vice President for Enrollment Development & College Futures sits down with Michelle Rhodes, Grand Valley’s Associate Vice President for Financial Aid, to unpack the rapidly shifting financial aid landscape and what it means for students, families, and institutions.

Their conversation explores the real impact of recent FAFSA changes, how federal policy is shaping enrollment strategy, and why financial aid is no longer just a back-end process but a central part of how colleges communicate value and affordability. 

From reframing college as a long-term investment to offering actionable advice on scholarships, budgeting, and reducing debt, this episode highlights what it takes to build trust, improve access, and support students in making informed choices about their future.

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