Why Choose FACTS Over the Competition?

12,000+ schools choose FACTS® because of our reliable technology, superior customer support, and 35+ years of industry experience. Here’s why FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment is the best solution to support schools and families in the financial aid process.

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Empower Your School With FACTS Grant & Aid

IRS Integration

Our IRS integration lets families automatically retrieve tax transcripts—no manual uploads required. It reduces errors, speeds up processing, and simplifies verification for everyone.

Comprehensive Financial Review

We go beyond the standard 1040 to provide a complete view of each family’s finances. At no extra cost, we review business documents like K-1s, 1120s, and 1065s to ensure accurate and fair assessments.

The Most Customizable Application

Ensure you get the information you need with the most customizable application on the market. Add or remove questions to suit your processes and keep the form concise for families.

Adaptable Formula

Easily adjust the formula to reflect your cost of living and philosophy. You can customize expense allowances, assets, and the family’s contribution towards tuition after core expenses.

One Login for Everything Financial

Make the process easy for families with only one login to apply for financial aid, manage tuition, and pay incidental fees.

Robust Reporting

Always have the information you need at your fingertips. With 300+ fields, our reports are highly customizable. Year-over-year reporting makes it simple to track your school’s progress.

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Elevate the Financial Aid Experience

Make it easy for families to apply for financial assistance with a straightforward application. Plus, flexible tools and a comprehensive financial review process create efficiencies for school staff from analysis to awarding.

  • Stress-Free for Families

    Give families a painless financial aid experience with a straightforward, mobile-friendly application process. IRS integration allows them to connect directly and avoid scanning or mailing tax documents. Families can apply to multiple schools using one application and pay just one fee per household. A single login provides access to tuition, fees, and aid. Spanish translation is available with one click.

  • Effective for Schools

    Make confident award decisions with a comprehensive review that includes business tax documents and verified IRS data. Customize your application and formulas to fit your school’s needs. FACTS emails award notifications to families and follows up on missing documents so your staff can save time and focus on students.

  • Better for the Long Term

    With a 98% retention rate, schools trust FACTS to provide secure, effective technology and consistent, unparalleled support. Our connected tools streamline admissions, enrollment, and financial aid while reducing manual work for your team. Schools stay with FACTS because we grow with them.

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Connected for a Complete Experience

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment integrates with other FACTS solutions to create a unified, time-saving experience for families and staff.

  • Application & Enrollment:

    When a student’s enrollment status changes, it automatically updates in Grant & Aid, keeping records accurate without extra steps.

  • Tuition Management:

    Families can manage aid, tuition, and payments with one login, while schools enjoy streamlined workflows and fewer data silos.

  • Student Information System:

    Sync student data across departments and reduce duplicate entry by connecting financial aid decisions with academic records.

  • Communication Tools:

    Use automated notifications and status updates to keep families informed and reduce follow-up workload for your team.

Proven Commitment to Schools and Families

98 %

Of Schools

Stick with FACTS for the long term.

35 +

Years

Supporting schools with reliable solutions.

4 M

Students and Families

Served through effective technology and services.

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