School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Power of SSS with TaxStatus Integration At the heart of this transformation is the integration of TaxStatus with VenturEd Solutions School and Student Services (SSS) program. Families applying for financial aid can rest assured that their sensitive financial information is protected.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 1, 2025

For families who qualify, thats an average of $50,000 per studenta powerful testament to Peddies mission of inclusivity and opportunity. Heres how The Peddie School, with the help of School and Student Services (SSS) and NAIS methodology, is rewriting the playbook for financial aidand what your school can learn from their success.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Transfer students and their families often face unique financial challenges, especially when transitioning to a new school mid-year. To encourage these students to apply for financial aid, it’s crucial to provide clear and accessible information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 9, 2025

taxes, systems like SSS offer thoughtful tax flexibility by allowing them to bypass irrelevant sections of the application, reducing confusion and making the experience more inclusive. The growing number of international students choosing U.S. For families who dont file U.S. SSS offers a structured, thoughtful way to bridge this gap.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 17, 2025

Make the Case Early in the Admissions Process: Financial aid information should be introduced early and often during the admissions process. Schools can create a welcoming environment by using inclusive language that reassures families they will be supported regardless of their financial situation. Connect with us here.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 18, 2025

Universal choice programs and education savings accounts (ESAs) in multiple states are further reshaping how schools approach tuition assistance, making it essential for financial aid directors to stay informed and proactive in their outreach. Host Financial Aid Information Nights Face-to-face engagement can dispel myths and provide clarity.

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Civitas Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest), a regional public university with 8,500 students, is committed to ensuring the success of “every student, every day.” But dispersed student information across multiple systems made implementing an integrated and collaborative student success network challenging.

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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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 25, 2025

But how can schools make confident, informed decisions that benefit both families and institutions? Leveraging the Latest Family Income Information A fundamental aspect of financial aid assessment is understanding a family’s most up-to-date financial picture.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

The new module enables colleges to create and execute a coordinated communications strategy for prospective students and delivers actionable insight to help campus leaders drive students’ enrollment journeys.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Not just the kind you munch on during a study session, but an acronym for well-being to help students remember the importance of the following factors: Sleep Nutrition Activity Connectivity Knowledge, and Self-care It’s paramount to tend to these things in times of increased stress, like the end of an academic term. Resources Ralph S.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The research includes interviews with financial aid staff and parents; reveals key insights about inclusion, stigma, and financial challenges; and offers actionable insights to improve relationships. Adding this information to the school website, along with personalized communications, can help families plan more effectively.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Financial aid processing solutions that offer automated document verification, self-service capability, secure data management, and privacy protection for families’ financial information offer those advantages to K-12 private and independent schools.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This, in turn, benefits the entire school community as it fosters a more diverse and inclusive learning environment. Once a student has been awarded financial aid, it’s important to continue to provide ongoing support throughout the year to ensure their success and alleviate any financial concerns.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By providing clear and accurate information about financial aid options, schools demonstrate their commitment to transparency and fairness. Early communication allows schools to share important information about financial aid eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application processes. Let us walk you through a demo! Sign up here.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Download this guide   to maximize net tuition r eve n ue while maintaining affordability for families in the new year. Financial Aid Awarding financial aid is crucial for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equal educational opportunities.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 25, 2024

Benefit 3: Improved Decision-Making A cross-functional team can make more informed and effective decisions regarding revenue generation. This commitment to affordability not only strengthens the school’s reputation but also fosters a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

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Civitas Learning

JULY 11, 2024

Northwest’s student success model relies on collaboration between faculty, advisors, and student support units, such as diversity and inclusion, the registrar’s office, and the athletics department. Democratizing access to data , rather than restricting it to a select few, transforms student success efforts.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The pain of losing students is worse than the temporary pain of making a change to better serve those students.” Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson VP of Student Services, Germanna Community College [link] Learn More Check out this podcast to learn more about Germanna's streamlined onboarding approach for workforce and for-credit students.

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EAB

JUNE 8, 2023

In recent conversations with presidents, provosts, chief strategy officers, chief business officers, and chief information officers, we’ve identified seven missteps university leaders are making in their AI approach. For more information on early opportunities with AI on campus, check out our blog post.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The goal of JHU SNACKS is to raise awareness, provide the latest information, prompt reflection, and highlight services related to sleep, nutrition, activity, connectivity, knowledge, and self-care. Keep reading for a highlight of information, strategies, and resources related to JHU SNACKS, and keep an eye out for our team on campus.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

What are some other best practices that you'd like admissions teams to follow when they're reaching out to CBOs and what kind of information do you wish you could get from them to help you do your job well? JW: Because I think that as a CBO, our students, we care about student choice. JW: I guess, absolutely. JW: Yeah, I think.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President, Institutional Strategy & Effectiveness, Mississippi State University University Research Supporting undergraduate research and challenging assumptions R.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The increased availability of information and reduced reliance on physical files have streamlined our operations. The ability to customize views, whether it’s an Excel-style screen or a student-by-student breakdown, gives us unparalleled flexibility. I was immediately drawn to the elegance of empower ’s interface.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

We utilize this framework to analyze the use of diverse comics and graphic novels to facilitate critical conversations of bringing inclusive visual texts into the classroom. The authors call for a strategic shared responsibility between Academic Affairs and Student Services to promote the educational, civic, and social success of Black males.

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Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

Talk to TimelyCare How higher ed institutions can support the mental health and well-being of transgender students Higher education institutions can help support transgender health and well-being by reducing or eliminating physical and invisible barriers facing TGNC students, making a safe, welcoming, and equitable college experience.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive provider network can be a challenge for minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities.

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