TADS - TADS Explained: Service Options

TADS offers three levels of service determined by the amount of work we perform on each application and the thoroughness of the reports. The cost of processing is typically paid for by the families. Some schools choose to subsidize all or part of the processing fee and incorporate a fee waiver program for families that cannot pay.

Option I. TADS Comprehensive Processing

Parents complete an online or 4-page application form and submit support documentation such as w-2s and tax forms so that TADS can thoroughly edit the application.
TADS communicates with all parents who have sent inadequate documentation or information.
There are no charges for recalculations of the application.

Option II. TADS Documented Processing

Same as Option I, except:

TADS does not communicate with parents about missing information and documentation. That becomes the responsibility of the financial aid administrator.

Option III. TADS Online-only Processing

Parents complete our online form (no paper application option)
Parents do not send support documentation

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"This was my best experience in three years. I plan to continue as long as you continue to emphasize customer service."

— Lowell Day

Random FAQ:

What is the difference between parental deadlines and report deadlines?

The parental deadline is the date that you would like parents to have their applications into our offices. The report deadline is the first date that you will see reports in your office from TADS. This report will only include those families that met the parental deadline. TADS will continue to process all applications that come in and send you reports as the late applicants are processed. The school administrator sets both of these deadlines and TADS enters these dates into the system to keep track of when they are due.

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Did You Know...

If you sign up for our service, TADS will contact parents when information is missing so you don't have to.