{"id":8694,"date":"2023-05-02T14:05:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T14:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nortonnorris.com\/?p=8694"},"modified":"2023-05-03T10:56:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T10:56:36","slug":"community-college-free-doesnt-work-with-a-broken-funnel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nortonnorris.com\/community-college-free-doesnt-work-with-a-broken-funnel\/","title":{"rendered":"Community College: Free Doesn\u2019t Work With a Broken Funnel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enrollment managers across the country are fixated with our funnels. Unfortunately, the word hasn\u2019t spread to community colleges. Here\u2019s a quick comparison of private not-for-profit, and private for-profit top of funnel enrollment strategies compared to community colleges.<\/p>\n

Top of the Funnel<\/h3>\n

For schools, colleges and universities that are enrollment driven, the journey begins with an information request. Some folks call it an RFI (request for information) or IRF (information request form). Funny side note: I had a friend in the lead generation business 20 years ago who bought a new luxury auto and had a personalized license plate with \u201cIRF.\u201d<\/p>\n

This RFI or IRF is prominently featured on landing pages and on the college home page. Sadly, most CC\u2019s don\u2019t embrace landing pages and that topic will consume another page of dialogue. Maybe we\u2019ll tackle that topic next month! Ok back to the RFI. This simple form allows the prospective student to raise their hand and say \u201cHey, I\u2019m interested in your school. Here\u2019s my name, email, and phone.\u201d It\u2019s this simple form that triggers action from the receiving institution. Action in an understatement.<\/p>\n

Upon receipt of that little form, the college or university will probably:<\/p>\n