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Infographic: 2022 K-12 Trends Report

We surveyed over 300 school decision-makers on current trends and longer-term predictions among independent, parochial, and boarding schools. Download this infographic today for some key takeaways from the 2022 K-12 Trends Report.

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Video: Application and Enrollment Insights from K-12 Trends Report

As you look toward making technology investments and changes for your school, watch this video for a snapshot of our K12 research study insights.

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2022 K-12 Research Benchmarking | Redirect

Can you accurately compare your school to how other private and independent schools are doing in your region or nationwide?

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A Whole School Strategy to Sustainable Revenue Streams for K-12 Private and Independent Schools

Our A Whole School Strategy to Sustainable Revenue Streams for K-12 Private and Independent Schools eBook takes a dive into the different revenue streams your school can use to get started while providing you with the tools you need to get stakeholder buy-in and showcase your successes.

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Get to Know SSS: The Financial Aid Assistance Program

Financial aid comes with a lot of complexities and can be very time-consuming for any school. That's why we offer our Financial Aid Assistance program as an additional service for SSS customers, learn how our program can help you meet your goals.

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2022 K-12 Trends Report

We surveyed over 300 school decision-makers on how schools are managing student search, admissions, enrollment, financial aid, student management, communications, and advancement within their schools.

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2022 K-12 Research Study Deep Dive

Our upcoming webinar will take a deep dive into the 2022 K-12 Research Study which identifies the current and longer-term trends among independent, parochial, and boarding schools.

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Software Integration Explained

In an age of digital evolution in schools, we hear phrases like software integration, bundles, and suites all the time. But what does it mean to have integrated software and how is it beneficial to schools?

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Get to Know SSS School and Family Resources

Join us to get to know SSS a bit better. We are the premier financial aid assessment tool designed by schools for schools with a methodology centered on equity. Our powerful cloud-based solution streamlines the financial aid process for both families and schools alike.

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Industry Forum: The Shift in K-12 & How Community Brands is Helping Schools Like Yours

Tune into this video where Community Brands K-12's Managing Director, Richard Grazier, highlights what our teams are seeing from our unique view in the market, what we're hearing from our customers, and how Community Brands is shaping to better support your school, your financial aid award process, your families and your community.

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Industry Panel Discussion: Conquering the New Normal

Financial aid automation and ensuring an efficient process for schools and families through the entire financial aid cycle is one of the keys to new applications and retention. Tune in to hear ways to apply those lessons, and how to adapt for success for the years to come.

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Lunch & Learn: Eliminating Hurdles to Financial Aid with Application Fee Waivers

Community Brand's financial aid solutions, SSS and TADS Financial Aid offer a means-based fee waiver designed specifically to eliminate hurdles for families who meet the eligibility requirements when applying for financial aid.

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Reconsidering the Power of Tuition Discounting Strategies in Private Schools

As the cost of education has risen, so has the cost of tuition. Unfortunately, families’ ability and willingness to pay these increased rates don’t always match up.

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FABLAB 2021 On-Demand

FABLAB 2021 was a virtual event designed to help K-12 financial aid professionals grow their knowledge and skills with education and training from industry professionals. You can get access to all the superb insight from Day 1 Thought Leadership Content on demand now!

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Financial Aid Strategies to Maximize Tuition Revenue

Tuition revenue is one of the largest line items on an independent or private school’s profit and loss statement. That means it’s important to find effective ways of getting the most out of each student’s tuition, whether they pay in full or receive a discount.

Customer Stories

Le Jardin Academy

Le Jardin is a globally-oriented school that equips its students to achieve individual excellence, develop sound character, and positively impact the world.

Customer Stories

Redwood Day

Redwood Day is an independent, diverse K-8 co-educational school located in the heart of Oakland, California. Since 1963, Redwood Day has been committed to shaping the lives of young people in Oakland and its surrounding communities.

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Best Practices for Year End

Explore key questions to answer and important tasks to complete for each stage of your year-end financial aid process. Ensure you have all the right data in all the correct places, then analyze what it all means and set an optimal stage to plan, strategize, and forecast your budget needs.

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Tuition Software in 2020

Our tuition software experts and product General Managers Trish Surin and Jessica McDouall have put together a webinar to discuss the importance of the right tuition solution for both you and your families, especially in a digital world. Watch to learn more.

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Admission + Financial Aid: Better together with Ravenna and SSS

The integration between our two Community Brands K-12 Select Suite products provides a better overall admission and financial aid experience for schools and families. With efficient workflows, everything you need to know about an applicant is viewable in one place. Watch now…

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Crossing the finish line with financial aid and tuition & billing management

From start to finish, you shouldn’t have to work outside of SSS to manage all aspects of where your financial aid dollars are going. Easily apply your final award amounts in SSS to each family's billing account in TADS Tuition Management in just one click! Learn how this integration works…

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2020 Private School Tech Trends

For K-12 private schools, the past five years have marked a rapidly changing tech environment. From admissions, enrollment, and financial aid to fundraising and tuition and billing, we’re sharing our 2020 survey findings to discuss the trends on how schools are adopting digital tools and software to replace manual paper processes.

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10 Core Elements of an Effective Award Letter

Designing an award letter that clearly conveys the financial offer with the full cost of attendance for one year at your school is important for your families to understand their financial obligation for the coming school year. Get the tips here for your letter...

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Handling mid-year financial aid requests

Financial aid decisions you made last winter and spring are in place and family accounts are credited with award amounts. A parent then asks for unexpected assistance during the school year. What are your considerations? Learn more...

Subscriber Tools

SSS toolkit for school subscribers

Helpful SSS flyers, guides, and website buttons you can use to share the application process with families applying for financial aid at your school. Download the resources you need right here.

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5 steps for a successful folder review

A consistent approach to applicant reviews empowers you to make informed financial aid decisions that align with your school’s budget, policies, mission, and enrollment goals. Learn more...