Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

The Challenge: Deliver on the mission to provide holistic services that support the success of every student every day. The Strategy: Adopt an integrated and holistic student success management model and implement a unified student success platform to make personalized support feasible at scale.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 2, 2025

Priority will be given to students with disabilities, low-income families, and those moving from public to private schools. Eligible students can receive approximately $10,900 annually, while those with special needs may receive up to $30,000. Communicate aid opportunities clearly and compassionately. Sign up for a demo today.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 21, 2025

A solution like School and Student Services (SSS), powered by TaxStatus , offers schools over 50 dynamic reports and the ability to view multi-year trends based on verified tax data. Build Trust with Transparent, Data-Backed Communication Tip: Use reporting to improve your conversations with school leadershipand families.

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Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We already know the benefits of investing in a one-stop student services solution –you will improve consistency of service and answers, improve the student experience, and better utilize overburdened staff. Many institutions implement one-stops to increase low student satisfaction levels.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 22, 2025

May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — VenturEd Solutions has officially launched its enhanced School and Student Services (SSS) platform, with direct IRS integration, marking a significant advancement in financial aid processing for private and independent K12 schools. TAMPA, Fla. ,

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Many institutions now access tax-credit scholarships, community partnerships, and corporate sponsorships to support their financial aid pools. As a result, financial aid directors have an opportunity to better communicate these expanding resources to families who may not be aware of the full range of assistance available.

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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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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of students attending private K-12 schools has increased by 7% over the last decade, with more than 4.7 million students currently enrolled. Thats where the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) comes in.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 20, 2023

Using the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) methodology , SSS quickly and efficiently verifies the tax forms and delivers fully audited student folders to schools—this saves schools a lot of valuable time. Some families may not realize they qualify for financial assistance.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

A well-structured financial aid program attracts and retains mission-driven students and families while maintaining a balance between affordability and tuition revenue. Whether through better communication, improved policies, or innovative funding models, financial aid teams can simplify the experience and enhance family engagement.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

For private schools effectively communicating and highlighting their financial aid offerings is critical. Remember to showcase testimonials from current students or alumni who would not have been able to attend without financial assistance. These events can also be live-streamed or recorded for broader outreach.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Understanding the Need for Financial Aid By offering opportunities for financial aid throughout the admissions process , private schools open doors for deserving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Mentorship Programs: Pair students with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and role models.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

Set and Communicate Your Workshop Goals and Format Before you lock in a date or build a slide deck, get crystal clear on the purpose of your workshop. Time It Right (and Communicate Early) Timing is everythingespecially for families juggling work, travel, and childcare in the summer months.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

Press Release EAB’s Navigate Platform Now Supports Student Recruitment and Retention EAB expands Navigate’s CRM capabilities to engage prospective students March 10, 2023 Tempe, Arizona (March 10, 2023) — EAB announced today an extension of its flagship student success technology, Navigate , to help colleges engage and enroll prospective students.

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Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Missouri State News Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! November 4-8 is Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! Take part in the Nontraditional Student Celebration on November 6! Next week is a busy week!

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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

MARCH 12, 2025

At VenturEd Solutions, we are committed to bringing future-focused solutions to the market, ensuring private and independent schools have the best tools to support students and families. Join the Next Era of Financial Aid Webinar Register Now.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

million K-12 students enrolled in private institutions as of fall 2021. Private and independent K12 schools work to strategically allocate financial aid to maintain enrollment, foster diversity, and support students who need assistance the most. Demographic Trends How has the financial aid program influenced student diversity?

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Civitas Learning

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Challenge: Administrators and staff lacked the real-time information necessary to reach struggling students before it was too late. The Strategy: Empower success teams to use institution-specific analytics and insights to uncover barriers faster and connect students to the most beneficial support.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Five years ago, I had the privilege of working with two dozen very committed, student-centered college enrollment officers, to offer this advice to high school seniors, and to students about to begin their college experience. To those students applying to college this fall, we say to you -- we hear you, and we are here to help.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

These six trends will have long-term impacts on how community colleges interact with students and getting ahead of them now will position you for success in the future. Increased competition Community college enrollment is facing several new external threats outside of the traditional competition from other colleges.

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Blackboard Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Lisa Hansen is the Director of OneStop Student Support and Retention Services at Blackboard and works collaboratively with partner institutions to increase student satisfaction and persistence through 24/7 Virtual Student Engagement and proactive outreach and retention support. What about two months into the semester?

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Student Minds

MARCH 9, 2023

Student Minds Editorial Team ✨ Advocating for Yourself ✨ ⭐ Emily T (Student): For most of my first year at university, I struggled with anxieties regarding my academic work whilst also feeling that I hadn’t really found “my people”. ⭐ Alyssa (Student): Living with ADHD and autism at university can be very difficult.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

This has impacted how students are supported, how they get their information, and how they make decisions about their future education. Now we’re sharing the steps we took as Blackboard Student Services to prepare to support our staff and partners immediately and plans to continue support in the longer term.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 10, 2025

Feature Financial Aid Stories on Your Camp Communications Whether youre sending weekly camp newsletters or daily photo recaps, include short parent testimonials or quotes about financial aid: We werent sure private school was an option until we talked to the financial aid team.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

More families exploring financial aid means more students considering private education, which can help grow and diversify your schools community. Schools are doing a better job of communicating financial aid options, leading to more applications. Tuition costs continue to rise, putting financial pressure on more families.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Challenge: General lack of visibility into students’ needs, limited methods of communication, and technology constraints, lead to inadequate access to personalized academic advising and support. Advising staff relied on outdated data to generate piecemeal reports that only captured a small part of each student’s academic situation.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. Financial hardship is the #1 reason students stop out.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

The vision of the Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform is to drive equitable, optimal student outcomes through better decision-making and collaborative student support systems. Already underway are several appointment and calendaring improvements made at the request of student users. (We We love our student users!)

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EAB

JULY 21, 2023

If you’ve worked at a community college, you have probably encountered at least one of these statements from a student, no matter your role. In order to design a modern student experience , colleges must understand the forces that shape student expectations long before they arrive on campus.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

EAB’s Tara Zirkel is joined by Pueblo Community College VP of Student Success, Dr. Heather Speed, to examine changes Pueblo made to boost enrollment heading into the fall semester. Our special guest today is Heather Speed, vice president for Student Success at Pueblo Community College. We've got about 6000 students.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It’s a reality experienced every day by historically underrepresented and marginalized college students. These barriers are a significant roadblock that impacts students’ academic and personal health outcomes. Inclusive care delivery can help break down these barriers and provide students with the resources they need to thrive.

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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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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? Wouldn’t it be amazing to streamline this process, free up valuable time, and even attract more students in the process?

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Blackboard Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

College enrollment, specifically in community colleges, has declined due to the pandemic; however, the Hispanic student population has been disproportionately impacted. from Fall 2019, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. Fall 2021 undergraduate enrollment is down 7.8% in Spring 2020, and an overall decline of 6.9%

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

At the same time, it’s a top priority for private and independent schools to provide thorough, equitable financial aid awards. 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

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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