Blackbaud Financial Aid Management™
Financial Aid Software Built for Private and Independent Schools
Align your financial aid program with your school’s mission and enrollment goals.
Tens of Millions
awarded in financial aid each year
Customizable
applications and calculations
Budgeting Tools
to manage and track all award types
Manage all types of tuition discounts
in one user-friendly platform.
Simplify the process for families.
Second guessing shouldn’t be second nature to financial aid. Blackbaud helps you keep your families informed and on track to enrollment success.
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Dynamic family portal facilitates communication, centralizes information, and helps ensure timely payments
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Customizable, mobile-friendly applications guide them through each step in English or Spanish
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Secure document upload enables families to submit tax returns, W-2 forms, pay stubs, etc. directly to the online portal
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Automated email and text reminders and status updates keep families moving through the process
Effectively manage both need- and non-need-based awards.
From need-based discounts and merit awards to school choice vouchers and 3rd-party scholarships, you can track, allocate, and report on those funds, all in one place.
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Innovative budgeting tools let you create separate budgets for each award source and track disbursement
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Configurable financial aid calculations ensure your software settings align with your school’s priorities
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Automatic reallocation of unaccepted awards makes funds available for another deserving student
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Batch awarding means you can upload a list of students and apply discounts to multiple accounts at once
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Comprehensive reports provide real-time updates with actionable insights and recommendations
Ready to see Financial Aid Management in action? Let’s get your demo scheduled!
Save valuable time.
Choose technology that alleviates workloads and connects with your admissions, billing, and business offices.
- AI-driven document review expedites initial review and filters applicants for the next step
- Blackbaud’s financial aid experts review each application and verify financial information, so you don’t have to
- Strategic automation streamlines workflows and removes manual processes
- Integration with enrollment, tuition, and billing means awards show on enrollment contracts, in the family’s payment portal, and in your business office
How to Create a Private School Financial Aid Policy Manual
Provide clarity for families and ensure a consistent, equitable process.
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to evaluating someone’s financial situation; with Blackbaud, we can make adjustments to better meet the financial dynamic of our community.”
Scott Blair
Senior Director of Advancement Systems and Analytics, Gonzaga College High School
$5+
million in financial aid awarded annually
Blackbaud has been committed to K–12 schools since day one.
Purpose-Built for K–12 Schools
Blackbaud has been creating and innovating the essential software built specifically for private K–12 schools for more than 4 decades.
Proven K–12 School Expertise
Blackbaud experts include former Heads of School, business and admissions officers, teachers, and more, who help inform product development.
Support that Drives Outcomes
We provide in-person and online training, a dedicated customer success manager, 24/7 technical support, our robust knowledgebase, and a dynamic online Blackbaud community of more than 5,000 K–12 peers.
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