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FACTS SIS vs Populi Financial Aid
Both stand on student information systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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FACTS SIS brings academic, administrative, family, and health records into a K-12 system. Schools considering it will need to request pricing and should note that parent and student questions go through the school office.
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Populi combines financial aid processing with broader college management tools and provides connections for direct aid work or servicers. Schools should clarify pricing against the listed plan and account for storage and transfer limits.
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| FACTS SIS | Populi Financial Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Populi: $1,999 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | factsmgt.com | populiweb.com |
| On student information systems | #13 of 32 | #9 of 32 |
FACTS SIS: what it does well
- Supports customized grading and transcript generation.
- Scheduling supports block schedules and multiple campuses.
- Family portal includes grades, billing, reports, and messaging.
- Stores attendance, behavior, and health records.
- Connects with named third-party applications through APIs.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Parents and students are directed to their school office for SIS and portal questions.
Populi Financial Aid: what it does well
- Aid packaging, disbursement, and reporting included
- Direct Department of Education connection
- FAFSA information feeds into student profiles
- Support and training included
- Works on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers
What to know first
- Listed plan costs $1,999 a month
- Extra storage and data transfer are charged separately
- Phone support is limited to listed weekday hours
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