Streamlining Financial Aid Operations – PowerFAIDS

Institution

Pitzer College

Location

Claremont, Calif.

Enrollment

1,200+

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www.pitzer.edu

Creating Efficiencies

Before PowerFAIDS, much of Pitzer College’s application review process relied on manual data entry across multiple systems—increasing the potential for human error. “With PowerFAIDS, we’ve been able to centralize our financial aid records and automate many of the routine tasks that once required staff involvement."

Leading Verification & Compliance

From document uploads to monitoring outstanding requirements, PowerFAIDS has made verification faster, more efficient, and less prone to delays. “Adjustments, supporting documents, and outcomes can all be managed directly within the system,” the team added. “That ensures clean records, compliance, and better service to our students.”

Supporting the Student Experience

PowerFAIDS has made the financial aid process faster, clearer, and more transparent for Pitzer students.

Communications

Award notifications are delivered seamlessly—whether through Net Partner, Slate, or directly within PowerFAIDS—and customizable communication tools help the office send timely, targeted messages and reminders.

Integrations

Integration with IDOC has also improved file completion times. “This has led to faster file completion and more efficient review processes, ensuring that students receive accurate and timely financial aid information," the team shared.

Automations

“Automation and integration have greatly streamlined the financial aid process, making it faster, more efficient, and more transparent for students.”

“PowerFAIDS is one of the most intuitive systems to navigate. Its wide range of modules make it easy for staff to identify what’s needed next in a student’s file, streamlining the review process from start to finish."

Director of Financial Aid, Pitzer College

Usability and User Experience

Having used a variety of financial aid technologies, the Pitzer team finds PowerFAIDS to be intuitive and user-friendly. “The system is structured in a way that makes sense for financial aid professionals,” they said.

Intuitive Design

The team at Pitzer shared, "From a new user’s perspective, PowerFAIDS stands out as one of the most intuitive systems to learn. Its range of modules makes it easy for staff to identify what’s needed next in a student’s file, streamlining the review process from start to finish."

Customizable Views

Customizable views are another major advantage. “Being able to tailor each staff member’s view based on their responsibilities has been a game changer for application processing and review,” they shared.

Batch Processing

Batch processing has also delivered measurable time savings. “It reduces hours’ worth of work down to minutes—whether we’re updating awards, packaging aid, or sending communications.”

About Pitzer College

Pitzer College offers a personalized educational experience to approximately 1,200 students, emphasizing environmental and interdisciplinary studies, the arts, humanities, and social, behavioral, and natural sciences.

We’re part of The Claremont Colleges – a unique consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate institutions sharing numerous programs and facilities. At Pitzer you have access to all the resources of a major university while enjoying the benefits of a traditional residential liberal arts college experience.

About PowerFAIDS

PowerFAIDS is a comprehensive, customizable software solution that automates the financial aid process. It allows institutions to efficiently and equitably administer aid, eliminating hours of paperwork and allowing for more student interaction. It gives schools the information and tools they need for smarter, faster service while making sure they are in compliance with the latest federal requirements. The easy-to-use software allows professionals to manage the full range of institutional aid programs. PowerFAIDS offers unlimited industry-leading support comprised of former financial aid practitioners who understand the work of aid offices.

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Interested in seeing PowerFAIDS in action? Schedule a consultation with us and streamline your financial aid processes.

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