Everything you need to assess a family’s ability to afford tuition
A powerful, complete financial aid solution
SSS is devoted to serving K-12 private and independent schools with modern technology that connects the power of an inclusive, cloud-based financial aid platform with the fastest, most accurate document verification services available. In partnership with schools, we help you keep up with today’s economic realities by providing a complete solution and an efficient process to administer a successful financial aid and award program.
Identify your families who need the most help
Your financial aid program is vital to enrolling mission-appropriate students and securing the financial stability of your school. SSS presents an objective baseline and a holistic family view within a centralized system that empowers you to make informed decisions and gives your families an efficient application experience.
A true all-in-one financial aid solution
Flexible, configurable portal
Efficient applicant reviews
Fast tax form verification
Award tracking
Unmatched data & analytics
Professional advancement
Best-in-class support
Enhanced family experience
A rigorous yet flexible formula—for schools by schools
Our methodology, built by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), centers on the principle that families of equal means should receive equal awards. NAIS maintains and reviews it annually to ensure it remains relevant to current economic realities. Our partnership is central to the value and benefit of SSS and ensures best practices for identifying need.
Folder review help
Families today have complicated financial situations. And you have limited time. Free your days of chasing parent tax forms and questioning details, while saving crucial budget dollars by not over-awarding. SSS offers a program that can deliver fully–audited applicant folders that empower your award decisions.
Customer Story
“SSS has changed our financial process completely. We used to have to start in January to get awards out by the end of April. Now we started in January and everything will be out by mid February.”
— Kalyn Bell, Saint Edwards School
Helping schools help families for over 50 years
100%
dedicated to
schools and families
1,700+
schools and scholarship organizations served
150k+
families served
annually
$1B+
dollars awarded
annually
1 day
average document
verification