A Proven Financial Aid Solution for Private K–12 Schools
Enhance Admissions Processes and Strengthen Award Decisions
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Smarter Enrollment Starts with Ravenna and SSS
Ravenna and School and Student Services (SSS) work together to align admissions and financial aid, reducing complexity and enabling confident, equitable decisions. This integration supports a strategic enrollment process from inquiry to award, powered by smart systems and reliable data.
Ravenna provides a configurable platform to help schools attract, assess, and enroll mission-aligned students. SSS, through its partnership with TaxStatus, offers direct IRS access—verifying financial data in under two minutes and removing documentation guesswork. Together, these tools reduce manual work and help schools build sustainable communities rooted in fairness and transparency.
From Application to Award—One Connected Process
SSS supports over 150,000 families annually and helps schools distribute more than $300 million in aid each year—demonstrating how operational improvements lead to real enrollment impact.
With Ravenna and SSS working together, schools gain a unified enrollment experience that extends beyond review and decision-making. Award amounts flow directly into customizable decision letter templates, simplifying communication and ensuring consistency across touchpoints with families.
Ravenna’s advanced reporting capabilities bring admissions and award data into one place, offering a comprehensive view of each applicant. Schools report processing applications up to five times faster, enabling teams to act on insight in real time and redirect their efforts toward strategic planning and meaningful family engagement.
Integration Features
Connect financial data to admissions profiles for a unified view.
Access verified IRS financial data through SSS to inform accurate, equitable awarding.
Track application status, family contribution, and recommended award amounts with real-time data syncing.
Combine admissions and financial data using Ravenna’s reporting tools to support strategic enrollment decisions.
Auto-populate decision letter templates with finalized award amounts to streamline communication with families.
Control access to financial information within Ravenna to protect sensitive applicant data.
Reduce time spent on applications by 67%, freeing teams to focus on strategic priorities.
Why Schools Trust SSS for Award Decisions
IRS-Verified Financials
Flexible Configuration Tools
A purpose-built portal reflects each school’s policies and timelines. Configurable tools provide control to manage data, adjust settings, and align with internal processes. Schools using SSS report up to five times faster application processing, allowing teams to simplify operations and focus on enrollment strategy.
Award Methodology
SSS applies the rigorous NAIS methodology to help schools make fair, consistent decisions—ensuring that families with comparable financial circumstances are considered for similar award amounts. More than 150,000 families rely on SSS annually, bringing both scale and credibility to the process.
Reliable Support Services
SSS provides real-time support across the financial aid process. Schools receive help with training, policy setup, and formula adjustments. Families get in-platform guidance and direct access to experienced representatives—in English or Spanish—to complete their applications efficiently and accurately.