School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A November 2024 article , from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) highlights that total financial aid awarded by National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and SAIS schools has grown significantly over the past two decades, reflecting schools commitment to supporting families. million during the same period.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

For private K-12 schools, financial aid is more than just a means of helping familiesits a strategic asset that shapes enrollment, fosters diversity, and ensures the schools long-term financial health. Schools can outline: Eligibility criteria for need-based aid, merit scholarships, or other tuition assistance programs.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2025

This enhancement reduces application barriers for families and enables schools to make timely financial aid decisions without relying on manual or outdated methods. Transform your Financial Aid experience and learn more at their upcoming webinar.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 11, 2024

That animals avoid environments which seem unhealthy due to predators or poor conditions is a well-documented ecological phenomenon. Recruitment involved more than competitive financial aid packages, glossy brochures, and the shine of rankings. It is up to us to communicate welcoming conditions. Humans are no different.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

These students bring cultural diversity, academic excellence, and a broader worldview to the classroombut they also bring unique challenges when it comes to financial aid processing. For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

These new opportunities mean schools must be ready to process increased financial aid applications quickly, equitably, and transparently. Understanding the specifics of your state’s policies ensures your admissions and financial aid offices are ready to guide families effectively.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A strong financial aid program is essential for attracting and retaining top students. A successful program requires more than just financial resources, effective communication tools are equally vital to ensure transparency, build trust, and provide a positive experience for families.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

MAY 5, 2025

As a financial aid advisor, Ive seen this moment come with a mix of joy, relief, and a dozen new questions. If the enrollment deposit is a financial burden, reach out to the admissions or financial aid office. Your Student Portal and Email This will become your new communications hub. Set Up (and Check!)

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 23, 2025

SSS from VenturEd Solutions Revolutionizes Financial Aid Application Processing with Industry-Leading IRS Integration powered by TaxStatus New partnership with TaxStatus powers simplified and rapid verification of family tax information within a unified admissions, enrollment, and student lifecycle solution.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Spring cleaning your home is good for your health , so it’s not surprising that spring cleaning your financial aid is good for the health of your K-12 school. By cleaning up your financial aid folders, you can clear out the clutter and improve your organization. How to Clean Up Your Financial Aid Folders.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

Did you know the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps remove obstacles, complete efficient reviews, and support families during the financial aid process? The financial aid season approaches, and your inbox overflows with applications. We all know the feeling.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to recent data from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), roughly one-quarter of students at private day schools received some amount of financial aid over the course of the 2022-23 school year. Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

Financial aid can be intimidating for prospective families, especially nontraditional families or those with complex financial circumstances. The Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps families and schools by eliminating the complexity of the financial aid process.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. How do private schools determine and communicate which costs are included in tuition and which are not?

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College Aid Consulting Services

JANUARY 26, 2023

Many people that inquire about our Financial Aid advisor services want to know what are the responsibilities of a FAFSA preparer? Assisting students and families in understanding the financial aid process and the types of aid available to them. appeared first on College Aid Consulting Services.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

When providing financial aid for students at private schools, administrators have the important job of organizing and managing who receives funding and deciding how to keep track of each recipient. These financial aid tips for school administrators can help you learn how to manage student funds for your school.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2024

Juggling spreadsheets, chasing missing documents, and stressing over award decisions? If you’re considering a new solution for processing financial aid, here are five benefits a strong financial aid processing solution should offer you. 1.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Starting in 2011, Rueda-Acedo has incorporated innovative experiential learning activities and forged community partnerships with organizations such as the Arlington Public Library, Human Rights Initiative of North Texas and DFW Toys for Tots. “In Also, internships—both paid and non-paid—have been established with Mary Kay, Inc.,

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the most common barriers for families considering a private school education is, understandably, the cost. You can empower families to pursue a private school by offering financial aid options and resources. Some families may not realize they qualify for financial assistance.

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IEFA

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From acceptance by an SEVP-certified school to gathering the necessary documents, understanding the process thoroughly will save time and reduce the risk of application denial. Once accepted, you will receive a Form I-20 from the schools designated school official (DSO), which is a mandatory document for your visa application.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Are You a New Financial Aid Professional? From the first day to the first project and beyond, you want to make a great first impression on your boss, colleagues, and the community you serve. Then, acknowledge it while being attentive, helpful, and communicating clearly. . Here are 5 Tips to Succeed in Your Role.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

Faculty and staff needed ways to easily communicate and access student data in one place so they had the shared context they needed to meaningfully help students. They can document their own interactions and actions to contribute to the full picture of that student’s experience.

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Civitas Learning

JANUARY 9, 2025

This approach fosters proactive, collaborative support by enabling the coordination of services such as academic coaching, advising, financial aid, and career guidance. However, coordinating care becomes challenging when information is siloed, documentation methods vary, and processes are not aligned.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. How did your forecasting compare to actual results?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Finding the right financial aid formula for your private school can help you award the perfect amount of aid to families and students in need. One of the first ways to balance financial aid responsibility for private schools is to focus on your mission and values. Budgeting for Financial Aid in a Private School.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

APRIL 29, 2024

College choices are popping up like flowers this spring, and let’s face it, it can be a bit overwhelming… especially when it comes to picking the right financial aid options. What financial aid path is best for families? But don’t stress! What can parents afford?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s face it, financial aid season can be a hectic time for schools and families. From gathering a slew of personal documents, to application tracking and making decisions—everyone feels the pressure when things aren’t running smoothly. . Maintain clear and consistent communication with families about updated deadlines. .

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

MAY 1, 2024

Missouri State News FAFSA Priority Deadline is May 1 Missouri State University is extending the financial aid priority deadline from April 1 to May 1. Moving the financial aid deadline to May 1 allows students extra time to submit or correct their FAFSA forms.

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Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

speak Spanish at home (Statista, 2022), and conveying communications in a linguistically relevant way, specifically for families whose first language is not English, has been established as an important practice in the successful enrollment of Hispanic students ( Sosa-Deeb et al., 13% of households in the U.S. Sosa-Deeb (et al.,

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

This fact, which is expected to cause difficulties throughout the financial aid and college admissions process, is glossed over by the positive spin that the ED has adopted for the Better FAFSA Better Future Roadmap (Roadmap) that is the primary instrument for the rollout.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Parents can borrow up to the amount of the total Cost of Attendance (COA) that their child attends, less other financial aid received. If a parent’s credit needs improvement, they may become eligible for a PPL by adding an endorser or documenting extenuating circumstances. Parents apply for PPL’s separately from this process.

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College Planners of America

MAY 21, 2024

Parents can borrow up to the amount of the total Cost of Attendance (COA) that their child attends, less other financial aid received. If a parent’s credit needs improvement, they may become eligible for a PPL by adding an endorser or documenting extenuating circumstances. Parents apply for PPL’s separately from this process.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

This blog post will guide you through budget-friendly study abroad opportunities, financial aid options, practical cost-saving tips, work-study and internship opportunities and more. Choosing the appropriate program can help you optimize financial aid and reduce the costs of studying abroad.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is true even if the caller states that they represent the college’s financial aid office. Their communications contain spelling or grammatical errors. They may also be able to defraud the student’s account at their college financial aid office. They ask for a student’s FSA ID username and password.

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IEFA

AUGUST 3, 2023

Not only do these scholarships provide financial aid, they also connect you with a community of professionals and students who share your background. This includes writing a compelling essay, gathering letters of recommendation and submitting all required documents. Start your search early and be proactive.

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IEFA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

These steps include: Assessing your financial situation. Preparing necessary documentation. Assess your financial situation Before embarking on the refinancing process, it is vital to evaluate your financial status to decide if refinancing aligns with your needs. Tax documents. Valid identification documents.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 13, 2024

To achieve these goals, it was imperative to improve access to student information and facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between teams – specifically faculty and staff who faced challenges sharing student information.

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