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

Comprehensive Financial Review

We go above the standard 1040 form to help you better understand a family’s finances. At no extra cost, we automatically review business documents including K-1s, 1120s, and 1065s.

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.

Industry-Best User Experience

Our top priority is providing a seamless user experience with superior customer support—so your questions never go unanswered.

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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 application process. Transparent tools keep families in the know at every step and a centralized application allows them to apply to multiple schools with only one fee per household.

  • Effective for Schools

    Make data-driven award decisions thanks to a thorough review process that gives you a clear, holistic picture of a family’s finances. Plus, we’ll save time for your staff by following up with families for you to gather any missing documentation.

  • Better for the Long Term

    With a 98% retention rate, it’s clear that FACTS Grant & Aid customers stick around for the long term. Why? They appreciate our dedication to providing effective, secure technology and unparalleled customer service.

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What’s Coming Soon to FACTS Grant & Aid?

Feedback from schools and families means everything to us. Our product experts work continuously to implement performance improvements, security updates, new features, and design enhancements to ensure users have the best experience possible. Here are a few updates on the horizon.

  • IRS Integration

    Decrease the documents families must manually submit by allowing FACTS to automatically receive tax transcripts from the IRS. This will further simplify the application process for families while still ensuring a thorough financial review.

  • Automatically Update Enrollment Status

    Save time for school administrators during the reporting process. When a student’s enrollment status is updated in FACTS Application & Enrollment, this change will be automatically reflected within FACTS Grant & Aid.

  • Smart Tags in Award Notifications

    Automatically include internal tracking fields like the denial reason or monthly payment amount after aid in the award notification email. This will further streamline the process for school staff, making it possible to send award notifications even faster.

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.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

We’ll help you take care of the how, so you have more time to focus on your why.