The new TADS Financial Aid.
Everything you need for a successful season.

Elevate your 2023-24 Financial Aid.
Your Toolkit is Here.
TADS Financial Aid got a major upgrade with the launch of the new School Portal on the Salesforce platform last year. This year, your school and families will gain access to these modernized, easy-to-use tools. This online toolkit includes helpful resources, training, and support to get familiar with the new School Portal and communicate the application process with your families.
Do you have questions about the next steps for your school?
Please reach out to us at TADS-FASupport@communitybrands.com
Training Webinars
Join us LIVE as our team of experts delve deeper into using the TADS School Portal. We know this time of year is busy, so we’re offering the same session twice to meet scheduling needs. Can’t make the sessions? Go ahead and register, and we’ll follow up with the recording!
Welcome, Introduction, and Annual Settings
Student Folder Reviews
Awarding Process
Awards to Tuition Management
Helpful School Resources
Guides:
> SSS and TADS Financial Aid> Top Ten Things You Need to Know About wthe New TADS Financial Aid
> Document Verification
> Annual Settings Guide
On-Demand Training Videos:
> TADS School Portal Overview
> Annual Settings
> Student Folder Review

How to Apply Flyer (.pdf)
The customizable flyer allows you to add your school code. deadline dates, and required documents to share with families.

Applying for Financial Aid Flyer (.pdf)
This two-page flyer highlights important steps and details a family needs to know to apply for financial aid at your school.

How to Apply Flyer (.pdf) Spanish

2023-24 PFS Workbook (.pdf)
Provides a line-by-line guide for successfully completing the Parent Financial Statement (PFS).

2023-24 Fee Waiver Guidelines (.pdf)
For School Use Only- This provides the details on the means-based waiver criteria used for waiving the PFS application fees for the neediest familiar. This also covers how-to purchase and assign the fee waives at your discretion.

Add a button on your school website for families to apply for financial aid via the Family Portal. Link your choice of button here.

Support for Schools
Our team of dedicated school support specialists are ready to assist you with your School Portal and 2023-24 applicants. Phone: 855.230.7850
September-April Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. ET Friday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET
May-August Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00a.m.–6:00p.m. ET

Support for Families
A dedicated Family Support Center is available to help parents throughout the application process as they complete their PFS and upload documents.
Phone: 800.344.8328(outside of the U.S. and Canada, parents may dial 952.967.9922)
Web: The TADS and SSS FA Website for Parents offers guides, tip sheets, and other resources for completing the PFS and required documents in the SSS Family Portal.