School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 15, 2025

While the fall often brings a flurry of applications, admissions deadlines, and award notifications, the summer months offer breathing rooma perfect opportunity for financial aid directors to host a parent-focused workshop that is proactive, supportive, and deeply informative. But like any successful event, it requires thoughtful planning.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Schools can ensure their financial aid policies, application processes, and available resources are clearly outlined on their websites, brochures, and admissions materials. Simplify the Application Process: One of the barriers families face when applying for financial aid is the perceived complexity of the process.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Learn more about financial aid applications. Leverage Success Stories Parents may feel hesitant about applying if they believe financial aid is only for the low-income families. Simplify the Application Process Complex application procedures can discourage families from completing the financial aid process.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Secondarily, schools are seeing an influx of applications from families looking for tuition assistance. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming. The good news?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 11, 2025

Here are ten best practices that can help independent and private K-12 financial aid directors strengthen their awarding process, support families more effectively, and contribute to the schools long-term success. Application deadlines to encourage timely submissions. Award determination guidelines to ensure fairness and consistency.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Add inclusive language to admission materials and other student-facing resources where applicable. Use phrases to show support like “regardless of immigration status,” “students with or without work authorization,” and “undocumented students (with or without DACA).” Provide holistic student services.

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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

MARCH 5, 2025

Discussions on fostering diversity, equity, and belonging emphasized the importance of inclusive school communities and the impact of policy decisions on student success. Thats where School and Student Services (SSS) comes in. “Attending NAIS Thrive 2025 was a remarkable experience.

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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. About VenturEd Solutions: VenturEd Solutions is a leading solution provider exclusively dedicated to powering the success of K-12 schools, students, and families.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 14, 2025

This exclusive event brought together financial aid directors, heads of schools, admissions and enrollment directors to celebrate a groundbreaking partnership between TaxStatus and School and Student Services (SSS)a collaboration transforming financial aid processing for private K-12 schools across the country.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, higher-income families are increasingly seeking financial assistance, highlighting the shifting demographics of financial aid applicants. Key Strategies for Success 1. Proactively Identify Funding Gaps Schools can proactively manage their financial aid by setting up reliable tracking systems to monitor financial aid data.

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NACAC's Admitted

JULY 22, 2024

We defined selective colleges and universities as those that admitted fewer than half of applicants over three consecutive years, on average. Even if colleges were test-optional for all applicants, we sometimes found language on college websites indicating that test scores were strongly encouraged or recommended.

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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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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Those of us working in college admissions offices are grateful and humbled to watch this happen every fall, as bright, able students begin a journey of discovery as strangers and emerge from the experience knowing more about themselves, each other and the possibilities that await after graduation.

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

This year, we’re investing in several new modules which lay out the strategic application of the Civitas Learning platform. By discussing the intended outcome and walking you through the steps customers like you have taken to get there, we’re continuing to augment the strategic application of your solution. We love our student users!)

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In partnership with ASU faculty, Dreamscape Learn created an immersive, interactive environment called The Alien Zoo , in which students discover that a rare alien species is suffering from a new, undiagnosed ailment and must work to identify its origin and find a way to cure the suffering population. and “how can I use this?” on their own.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Appily combines EAB’s suite of student services into a one-stop destination where visitors can discover colleges, take virtual tours, find scholarships, explore majors, and match with schools. We work with more than 2,500 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities.

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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. Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before.

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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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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Nick’s deep expertise and success leading SaaS companies through periods of growth, including the UK VenturEd division, make him the ideal leader for VenturEd Solutions. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO.

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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. Bilingual support helps address cultural barriers.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Providing more direct support to families filling out applications. Interviewees noted how simplified application processes reported higher satisfaction rates from parents and often saved money through automating menial tasks such as status updates, document access, and personalized support. Removing stigma.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Beyond the initial financial aid award, the success of these programs often hinges on the ongoing support provided to recipients. By offering academic tutoring, mentorship, and scholarship opportunities, schools help students navigate the challenges of private education and develop the skills necessary for success.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Let’s look at how to best prepare for and complete financial aid applications. Schools and organizations offer financial aid to ensure they attract talented and diverse students from various economic backgrounds, not just those who can afford full tuition. Most schools will have little COA variance between each student.

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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

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. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications. Note down all of your successes as well as areas where you could improve.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

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. Blackboard Student Services.

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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. Transcript.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Our financial aid pros note that as you will review applications, it’s easy to be swayed by a moving story. Premium School and Student Services (SSS) members get access to their Financial Aid Forum to ask questions and find support. . Beyond having a strategy in place, it’s essential to consistently uphold it.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here. Finding Your College Fit.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Financial aid offices are well-positioned to provide guidance on these areas, but there are likely other offices on campus who also have resources to support students as they make this financial transition such as money management centers or student services. More on this later.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Blogs What is “one front door” onboarding and how could it help your students? Insights from Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson, VP of Student Success at Germanna Community College Based on our Office Hours with EAB podcast, Episode 166, Could Your Students Benefit from “One Front Door” Onboarding?

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

percent, 1 which has prompted institutions to reflect on practices that impact student success and on barriers students face in their pursuit of higher education. 13 After discovering that 93 percent of non-enrolled applicants did not go on to enroll at another institution, college leadership decided to survey lost applicants.

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