FA~Link automates management of IA and EA programs

Many Course Material and Book providers now offer Inclusive Access or Equitable Access programs to their customers. This model allows students early access to materials ensuring they are ready for the first day of class, but shifts the management of these materials from the student to the institution.

Most programs offer an opt-in/opt-out model that must be managed, as well as student charges and student refunds for those who don’t purchase the books.

FA~Link Can help

FA~Link’s automated system can pick up, manage, and process IA or EA files leveraging our SaaS compliant API. Individual Charges can be posted as a student fee or a course fee. FA~Link can handle the opt-out process and process refunds for students as POS opt-out files become available.

* Robust file processing platform. Files from course materials providers are captured from a secure location and processed as soon as they are created.

* Encrypted files are processed through an Ellucian SaaS compliant API creating charges in the SIS.

* Opt-out files are processed and student refunds are created as necessary.

* No additional fees for existing customers.

Automate IA/EA program billing with Trimdata FA~Link

Benefits

* SIS accounts are updated as soon as IA/EA information is available from vendor.

* A seamless bi-directional Real-Time interface.

* Enjoy an automated process that allows authorized students to receive course materials and manages refunds and opt-outs.

* Secure, compliant communications protocols.

* Handles hybrid solutions—real-time charges for some student purchases and IA/EA for others.

Challenges

As colleges and course materials providers accelerate adoptions of Inclusive / Equitable Access or Affordable Access and First Day programs, managing the scale can be a challenge. Opt-In and Opt-Out changes add to the complexity of the process.

Solutions

For Financial Aid and Business Offices

Whether funding is applied as a course fee or tuition charge, you can automate IA and EA charges to a student’s account. Apply your institution’s preferred codes and descriptions for record keeping, reporting and audit.

For IT Departments

The implementation is secure and simple and does not require heavy IT resources. Trimdata will configure the solution for you, provide training and help you go live. Trimdata is available to support you when you need it.