^{February 17, 2026}

Industry veteran Scott Arnett to lead sales efforts grounded in partnership, trust, and a deep understanding of institutional needs.

Palm Beach, FL — Student First, a modern, innovative cloud-based student information system provider designed to simplify administrative workflows and enhance the student experience, proudly announces the appointment of Scott Arnett as Senior Vice President of Sales.

In this role, Scott will lead Student First’s sales organization and help drive the company’s go-to-market efforts, with a focus on building trusted partnerships and aligning solutions to the evolving needs of higher education institutions. His leadership will support Student First’s mission to lead institutions to operational success by empowering them to drive efficiency, elevate the student experience, and make faster, data-driven decisions.

“We are pleased to welcome Scott to the Student First leadership team,” said David Meek, Chief Executive Officer, Student First. “Scott’s deep experience in education technology and his commitment to customer-centric solutions will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our impact and bring innovative future-ready SIS solutions to the higher education community.”

Scott Arnett brings nearly three decades of experience in the education technology sector, most recently leading the enterprise sales efforts for North America at Anthology. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to unify teams around shared priorities and for fostering sales cultures grounded in integrity, partnership, and long-term customer success.

In his new role at Student First, Scott will focus on strengthening strategic customer relationships, accelerating market growth, and ensuring institutions are equipped with innovative, reliable technology that supports both operational excellence and better outcomes for students.

“I’m thrilled to join Student First at a pivotal time in the evolution of higher education technology,” said Scott. “Student First’s commitment to putting people before platforms — and empowering institutions with intuitive, future-ready solutions — perfectly aligns with my passion for serving customers with honesty, innovation, and a deep understanding of their needs. I look forward to partnering with our customers and team to help institutions drive profound impact and elevate the student experience.”

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About Student First

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Student First is an innovative cloud-based student information system (SIS) and technology partner for higher education institutions focused on empowering campuses to work smarter and achieve better outcomes. With a suite of integrated tools spanning recruiting & admissions, advising, academic operations, financial aid, student finance, and more, Student First enables institutions to reduce administrative burden, improve data accuracy, and deliver a seamless student experience. 

For more information, visit https://www.studentfirst.com.

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‍Media Contact

Erin Grant

Vice President of Marketing

erin.grant@studentfirst.com

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