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Description

Blackbaud Award Management serves as a comprehensive scholarship management solution tailored for colleges, universities, and foundations. By integrating innovative technology, extensive market knowledge, exceptional customer support, and cloud-based delivery, it enhances student access to scholarships, transforms communication with donors, and optimizes fund use to promote a culture of giving. In today’s digital age, it is crucial for institutions to transition their processes online — including their scholarship management. Through the digital transformation of student awards and donor engagement practices, Blackbaud Award Management™ facilitates better access to scholarship funds, maximizes fund efficiency, improves visibility across various stages of the scholarship process, and automates donor reporting, thereby reinforcing donor loyalty. This system not only streamlines operations but also empowers institutions to foster stronger relationships with their stakeholders.

Description

Efficiently determine financial aid awards and enhance the application process using Blackbaud’s Smart Aid software tailored for K-12 private schools and smaller colleges. Understanding an applicant's genuine financial situation—or lacking that knowledge—can greatly influence the fairness of financial aid distribution. Tailor financial aid applications to include questions that matter most to your institution, and utilize our unique hobbies, interests, and lifestyle (HIL) calculations for deeper insights into each applicant's financial context. This approach equips you with pertinent information for essential financial aid decisions while also creating a more user-friendly experience for applicants. Additionally, offer mobile-friendly options for applicants to easily check their application status. Collaborate with implementation experts to adjust calculation settings, ensuring they align with your specific policies and enrollment criteria. Ultimately, this empowers your institution to develop a fair financial aid formula that reflects your unique needs and values. By leveraging such comprehensive tools, you can foster transparency and trust throughout the application process.

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

DLS Financials No 
Decisions Yes 

Integrations

DLS Financials Yes 
Decisions No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Blackbaud

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.blackbaud.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Blackbaud

Country

United States

Website

www.blackbaud.com/solutions/financial-management/financial-aid-management

Product Features

Higher Education

Admissions Management No 
Alumni Management Yes 
Assessment Management No 
Curriculum Management No 
Faculty / Staff Management No 
Financial Aid Management Yes 
Fundraising Management Yes 
Housing Management No 
Scheduling Yes 
Student Information / Records No 
Student Portal No 

Scholarship Management

Applicant Management Yes 
Applicant Portal Yes 
Commenting / Notes Yes 
Customizable Forms Yes 
Interview Management No 
Recommendations Management Yes 
Reviewer Management Yes 
Scoring Yes 
White Label Yes 

Product Features

Scholarship Management

Applicant Management No 
Applicant Portal No 
Commenting / Notes No 
Customizable Forms No 
Interview Management No 
Recommendations Management No 
Reviewer Management No 
Scoring No 
White Label No 

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