The Student Tracking, Accounting and Records System
A complete administrative package that integrates every part of a school’s operation — student records, accounting and operations in one system.
What STARS stands for
STARS — the Student Tracking, Accounting and Records System — is a complete administrative software package that integrates all aspects of a school’s operation. With three-way integration of student records, accounting and operations, STARS is designed to improve the overall efficiency of your school in a way no stand-alone package can.
Seven problems STARS was built to solve
Problem 01
I am not ready for a disaster
STARS is an enterprise-level product with an architecture that inherently makes it impervious to viruses and attacks. STARS does not run on a PC server; it uses the super-scalable IBM i midrange server. Your data is remotely backed up and highly encrypted. We are your disaster management plan — and STARS has been granted the IBM ServerProven designation, which helps you identify a business application validated on IBM Systems.
Problem 02
My system is hard to use
STARS users repeatedly remark on how easy the product is to use compared to what they had before. We can have you started on STARS in a day’s time. The system is intuitive — built by school owners, for school owners.
Problem 03
I am unprepared for audits
STARS was built from the ground up by former school owners and IBM ISV partners. Its built-in general ledger has features a non-school system will never have, such as sourcing every student transaction in the journal to a specific student and funding source.
Problem 04
I need to improve my bottom line
In today’s competitive school environment, lead management, student management and financial management are critical. STARS gives you the data analysis that supports early intervention on marketing, student progress and financial problems. We also work with you to produce a procedure manual that integrates STARS into daily operations, so you can know your numbers.
Problem 05
I don’t have an IT department
You do not need support personnel on site to run STARS. If you have a web browser, you are ready — no software to upgrade or install, and you can reach us from anywhere in the world. We can also connect to your computer and support you remotely.
Problem 06
I spend hours on census reports
STARS has built-in solutions for IPEDS, SSCR and other census reporting.
Problem 07
We can’t afford a school administrative software system
STARS is billed as a service, per active student, so the cost is a fixed figure that is easy to budget. Some schools charge a small fee to each student that pays for the system.
What the system covers
Hosted on an IBM i Power System and reached through a web browser. No additional software is required.
Student recruitment
Scheduling, attendance and grading
Student financial tracking
Projected and actual payment tracking
Student accounts payable
Vendor accounts payable
Loan and grant tracking
Graduate placement
General ledger
Budgeting
1098-T processing
SSCR processing
Fully integrated contact manager
Integrated contact letter & email system
IPEDS processing
Key item graphs
and much more
Benefits
Instant, accurate P&Ls, attendance, academic, financial and financial aid reports at the touch of a button.
Totally integrated modules
Instant reporting
Increased accuracy
Reliable, secure IBM i platform
Supports remote users
Hosted on our server
Service and support
Complete service and support options are included:
Planning
Installation
Training
Conversion
Customization
Networking
Help desk
Ongoing enhancements
Request a free demo
See how STARS brings student records, accounting and operations into one system.