Families seeking financial aid for private K-12 education can now streamline their application process with the launch of Easy Apply, a new initiative from TaxStatus and VenturEd Solutions. Announced on November 25, 2025, this innovative pathway allows families to provide consent for direct access to their IRS data, significantly reducing the time spent on tax-related questions in financial aid applications.
With Easy Apply, families can bypass redundant tax inquiries and directly pull data from the IRS. This integration into School and Student Services (SSS), VenturEd’s leading financial aid software, is reported to cut application times by over 50%. This efficiency aims to eliminate barriers that families often face in the financial aid process.
Kevin Knull, CEO of TaxStatus, remarked, “Easy Apply represents a major step forward in how verified tax data can simplify the financial aid application process for private K-12 schools.” He emphasized that the partnership with VenturEd transforms a previously cumbersome experience into a seamless and secure one.
In a similar vein, Nick Laird, CEO of VenturEd Solutions, described the transformation as revolutionary. “With the integration of IRS data through our partnership with TaxStatus, we’ve shattered the barriers of outdated processes, so schools can focus on families, not paperwork,” he stated.
Since its rollout on September 2, 2025, more than 3,500 families have utilized the Easy Apply process within SSS. Amy deBorst, Director of Financial Aid at Greenhill School, shared her perspective: “When families opt in to TaxStatus integrated into SSS, I no longer spend time tracking down tax documents. The IRS-approved verification is a true advantage, providing accurate, multi-year financial data and allowing families to complete their applications faster.”
In addition to Easy Apply, TaxStatus and VenturEd Solutions have introduced the AffordAbility Calculator, a tool designed to assess a family’s eligibility for K-12 tuition assistance based on income levels and the historical eligibility of similar families. This new feature aims to make the process even more accessible and user-friendly.
The partnership between TaxStatus and VenturEd Solutions, officially announced in January 2025, aims to enhance SSS’s financial aid capabilities. By securely retrieving family and business tax records, the integration eliminates the need for manual IRS form completion and document uploads. The result is a faster, more accurate, and secure processing experience for families seeking financial assistance.
TaxStatus is at the forefront of fintech innovation, providing secure access to IRS-verified financial data and continuous IRS account monitoring. Their approach addresses critical challenges faced by financial professionals, facilitating better tax and financial planning for clients. More information about their offerings can be found at www.TaxStatus.com.
VenturEd Solutions is dedicated to empowering K-12 schools, students, and families with efficient solutions that enhance educational operations. With over 50 years of experience, VenturEd serves more than one million students across 28,000 educational institutions globally. Their comprehensive suite of services supports various aspects of school management, ensuring that educational organizations can effectively meet their goals and positively impact their communities. For further details, visit www.venturedsolutions.com.
