by NSC Blog | Jun 26, 2025 | Research Reports
For the first time, this year’s Persistence and Retention report offers a detailed look at first spring persistence — the percentage of students who remain enrolled in college for the spring term immediately following their first fall. The report, which continues to track second fall persistence and retention, also revealed that more than 86% of first-time college students from the fall 2023 cohort returned for their second semester.
by NSC Blog | Jun 6, 2025 | Financial Aid Services, Transcript & Data Exchange Services, Verification Services
As millions of students prepare to graduate this spring, the Clearinghouse is working behind the scenes to ensure their transition to the workforce or continued education is seamless. We support learners with convenient student-facing services while reducing the workload of school administrative staff members.
by NSC Blog | Jun 4, 2025 | Research Reports
According to our 6th annual Some College, No Credential (SCNC) report, over one million adults returned to higher education after previously stopping out. The report also found that college stopouts — students who leave without earning a credential — declined for the second consecutive year.
by NSC Blog | Feb 7, 2023 | Education-based Insights, K-12, Transcript & Data Exchange Services
Technology continues to change how education advances students’ learning. Discover how degree completion tracking has impacted the role of the registrar in higher education.
