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Description
Efficiently determine financial aid awards and enhance the application process using Blackbaud’s Smart Aid software tailored for K-12 private schools and smaller colleges. Understanding an applicant's genuine financial situation—or lacking that knowledge—can greatly influence the fairness of financial aid distribution. Tailor financial aid applications to include questions that matter most to your institution, and utilize our unique hobbies, interests, and lifestyle (HIL) calculations for deeper insights into each applicant's financial context. This approach equips you with pertinent information for essential financial aid decisions while also creating a more user-friendly experience for applicants. Additionally, offer mobile-friendly options for applicants to easily check their application status. Collaborate with implementation experts to adjust calculation settings, ensuring they align with your specific policies and enrollment criteria. Ultimately, this empowers your institution to develop a fair financial aid formula that reflects your unique needs and values. By leveraging such comprehensive tools, you can foster transparency and trust throughout the application process.
Description
SSS is dedicated to supporting private and independent K-12 schools by offering cutting-edge technology that merges the benefits of an inclusive, cloud-based financial aid platform with the most rapid and precise document verification services available. Collaborating closely with schools, we enable you to navigate the current economic landscape by delivering a comprehensive solution and streamlined process for managing a thriving financial aid and award program. The effectiveness of your financial aid initiative is crucial for attracting students who align with your mission while ensuring the financial viability of your institution. SSS provides an unbiased baseline and a comprehensive view of families within a unified system, which empowers you to make well-informed decisions while also facilitating a smooth application process for families. Our approach, developed by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), is founded on the belief that families with similar financial circumstances should receive equitable awards. By focusing on fairness and transparency, we aim to enhance the overall experience for both schools and families alike.
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Blackbaud
Country
United States
Website
www.blackbaud.com/solutions/financial-management/financial-aid-management
Vendor Details
Company Name
School & Student Services (SSS)
Country
United States
Website
www.solutionsbysss.com
Product Features
Scholarship Management
Applicant Management
Applicant Portal
Commenting / Notes
Customizable Forms
Interview Management
Recommendations Management
Reviewer Management
Scoring
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