ImageNow for Datatel Colleague Financial Aid

In the 2007-2008 school year, 18 million students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities.¹ Nearly 80 percent of these students applied for financial aid, up 25 percent from 2001-2002.² For financial aid offices, this increase translates into thousands more applications that flood in during peak times.

ImageNow captures student information from any source, including online forms, faxes, paperwork and e-mail, and stores it in a secure electronic repository. Documents are automatically linked to Datatel Colleague records, and completed files are sent directly to staff for review. The results include faster award decisions, elevated productivity and reduced overhead.

ImageNow at Work in Financial Aid

Consolidate Student Documents

Electronic document capture and storage protects student privacy, eliminates the space constraints of paper files and makes access as easy as one click.

Expedite Awards Approval Process

Instant access to student applications and other pertinent paperwork allows staff working in the office or at home to process financial aid requests more quickly. ImageNow workflow electronically routes documents to appropriate staff members across campus or across the country to speed review and aid awards.

Process Documents Upon Arrival

ImageNow captures and categorizes ISIRs, FAFSAs, tax forms, earnings statements and all other financial aid file components, stores them in the ImageNow repository and links them to student records in Datatel Colleague for easy retrieval.

Improve Student Service

With instant access to documents, you can quickly and accurately answer student inquiries regarding application or award status. Keep long lines moving during high service volume times like fall and winter semester enrollment.

¹ New York Times
² National Center for Education Statistic