GET SCHOOL PORTAL ACCESS FOR THE 2019-20 ACADEMIC YEAR

SSS subscriptions run annually from October 1 to September 30. By subscribing to SSS during the 2018-19 academic year, families can submit their Parents’ Financial Statement to your school for 2019-20 financial aid consideration. We’ve made subscribing to SSS easier than ever before:

Annual Premium Subscription

This new subscription includes ALL services and features of the Full subscription, PLUS:

$1000 by 9/30/2018
$1500 on or after 10/1/2018

  • Prior Prior Year Tax Documents — Require up to three years of tax documents from families (2018, 2017, 2016).
  • Prior Year View of Financial Contribution Worksheet (FCW) — View actual prior year verification values (2017).
  • Auto-Copy Prior Year Verification Values to the School Revision column on FCW.
  • FCW Column for 2019 Estimated Amounts.
  • Conga Reporting in Communities — Access to a specialized library of canned custom reports. One user license is included in the Premium subscription per school.
  • EFC Snapshot Reports — Compare changes in estimated family contribution (EFC).
  • Easily require business corporation related tax documents — The system flags student folders where a corporation is reported on the PFS.

Annual Full Subscription

Get full access to the SSS School Portal for an unlimited numbers of users along with a wide range of professional development resources designed specifically for financial aid professionals.

$350 by 9/30/2018
$500 on or after 10/1/2018

Your Full Subscription Includes:

  • A comprehensive financial aid application for families in both English and Spanish
  • Full access to all features of the SSS School Portal for unlimited users at your school
  • Features including applicant history, ability to recalculate aid amounts and awards, custom reporting features, and more
  • Free collection and processing of key tax documents
  • Free access to SSS Professional Development materials including webinars, video tutorials, and the NAIS Demographic Center
  • Direct school support from the SSS Client Services team and a customer service call center specifically for families

Annual Basic Subscription

Get limited access to SSS services and School Portal functionality for no annual fee.

Free

SSS Basic Subscriptions do not include document collection or advanced features such as access to applicant history, ability to make modifications, or reports. It also does not include access to the SSS Professional Development resources.

However, SSS Basic Subscriptions can serve schools well with small numbers of applicants and/or basic processing needs. The SSS Basic Subscription enables one school user to:

  • View and print applicants’ SSS-calculated Reports of Family Contribution
  • View and print applicants’ Parents’ Financial Statements
  • Direct school support from the SSS Client Success team and a customer call center specifically for families

Current Subscribers

Renew your SSS subscription right in the School Portal!

  • Log in to the SSS School Portal, where you'll find your subscription status indicated on the Dashboard
  • Click on the "Renew Now" button to proceed with your renewal.
It’s that easy. You'll also find a "Renewal" tab in the "Setup" section. You have the ability to pay by credit card or direct bank debit, but you also can request an invoice and pay by check. And a downloadable PDF receipt is available as soon as your payment is processed.

New Subscribers

Please email our Business Development Team or call (909) 649-1080.***

***This number is for schools only. Families looking to apply for financial aid should visit the SSS Family Website or call (800) 344-8328.

Fees for Families

The price to submit a Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) online for the 2019-20 academic year is $51.00. It’s one inclusive fee for any number of children or any number of schools.

Key Dates for Subscribers

Keep these key dates in mind as you move through the 2019-20 financial aid season. 

 

Forms and Materials

SSS offers a wide range of materials designed to help families successfully navigate the financial aid process.

 

Questions About Subscribing?

Is your school interested in subscribing to SSS? Our Business Development Team is available to answer your questions and help you get started. Just email our Business Development Team or call (909) 649-1080.