Transforming Student Finances Into Student Success

Arbol connects fragmented financial systems into a single experience that empowers students, strengthens retention, and drives operational efficiency so more students graduate.

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See how Arbol guides real decisions that improve persistence and retention

Financial literacy educates.

Student Portals inform.

Arbol drives action.

The Arbol Platform

One path that simplifies student finances and unites staff support
Students

Clarity, one path.
Personalized guidance in a single interface.

  • Tailors support to individual needs
  • Surfaces barriers before they escalate
  • Guides choices across the student journey
  • Connects to the right resources on time
Staff

Efficiency, coordinated support with actionable insights.

  • Identifies barriers before they escalate
  • Centralizes student financial data
  • Coordinates action across departments
  • Expands staff capacity to support more students
Institutions

Strength, scalable systems for
campus-wide impact.

  • Supports diverse financial needs of all students
  • Covers the full student financial journey
  • Strengthens campus-wide systems and infrastructure
  • Upgrades institutional financial support
Safety

Trust, safeguarding student
and institutional data.

  • Protects student privacy with enterprise-grade security
  • Meets FERPA and higher education standards
  • Mitigates risks before they escalate
  • Preserves trust with a secure, reliable platform

Institutional Guides to Student Financial Success

Practical pathways for institutional leaders to remove financial barriers, boost persistence and retention, and protect tuition revenue.

  • August 25, 2025

    Emergency Aid & Support Guide

    Detect students in crisis sooner, connect them to emergency aid and scholarships, and provide coaching that keeps them enrolled without adding staff.

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  • August 25, 2025

    Manage Borrowing Guide

    Arbol equips students to optimize aid, borrow only what they need, and plan ahead for lifetime limits and graduate school. Staff get the visibility to coach […]

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  • August 22, 2025

    First Year Experience & Orientation Guide

    Arbol embeds financial pathways directly into orientation and first year experience programs, ensuring students begin with clarity, confidence, and a plan that guides them throughout their […]

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  • August 22, 2025

    Opportunity Programs Guide

    Arbol provides a unified platform that simplifies the financial journey, connects students to resources, and gives staff the tools to intervene earlier. The result is stronger […]

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  • August 25, 2025

    Financial Wellness & Peer Mentoring Guide

    Online financial literacy tools go underutilized. Arbol drives action with contextual guidance, collaborative tools, and expanded capacity for mentors and counseling staff.

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  • August 25, 2025

    Navigating Yearly Transitions Guide

    Guide students through FAFSA renewals, aid eligibility, and yearly cost shifts with clear pathways that prevent stop outs and protect revenue.

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  • August 25, 2025

    Financial Recovery Pathways Guide

    Help students resolve account balances with clear repayment options and coordinated support, keeping them enrolled and protecting tuition revenue.

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Trusted by Higher Ed Leaders Who Drive Student Success

  • Arbol gives our students the financial clarity they need to stay enrolled and succeed. It’s become a key part of how we support retention at Canisius.
    Dr. Harold Fields
    Vice President for Student Affairs, Canisius University
  • With Arbol, we can detect need earlier, deploy aid faster, and show our donors how their support directly keeps students enrolled. The Grit Scholars program is no longer reactive. It is a proactive driver of persistence at Buffalo State.
    Jim Finnerty
    VP of Institutional Advancement, Buffalo State
  • With Arbol, our Roar2Success students no longer face the financial journey alone. They have a clear pathway, timely reminders, and access to the right resources — while our staff can focus on guiding the most complex cases. Arbol has become a cornerstone of how we drive persistence at Buffalo State.
    Shawnte Wilson
    Director of Student Success and Retention, Buffalo State
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Plans that scale with your campus

Simple per-student licensing. Start with a focused launch, expand to institution-wide impact.

Starter

For pilots, Summer Bridge, Opportunity Programs, or single cohorts.

Starting at 250 student licenses

Student + staff experiences with guided financial pathways
Launch kit: training, templates, communications
Impact snapshot at the end of the term
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Growth (Most Popular)

For multi-department scale across advising, financial aid, & student success.

Starting at 1,000 student licenses

Risk alerts, resource matching, staff dashboards
Integrations + SSO, API access
Quarterly impact reviews with leadership
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Enterprise

Campus-wide deployment for institutions prioritizing financial success.

Unlimited student licenses

All focus areas enabled across departments and programs
Data pipelines + custom executive reporting
Dedicated success team and change-management support
Procurement-ready: FERPA, HECVAT, NIST-aligned, SOC 2 audit-ready, WCAG 2.1 AA
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What’s included in every package

  • Student and staff portals with clear financial pathways
  • Training and office hours for admins, advisors, and mentors
  • Trust & Safety: FERPA (School Official), HECVAT completed, NIST aligned, SOC 2 audit-ready, WCAG 2.1 AA (VPAT available)

Optional add-ons

  • Peer Mentor Toolkit with collaborative budgeting
  • Emergency Support workflows and fund stewardship

How licensing works

  • Starter/Growth: Per-student, per-year licenses; seats are reassignable each term
  • Enterprise: Unlimited student licenses across your campus (multi-campus available)
  • Volume and multi-year discounts available
  • Typical setup: 4–6 weeks with training included

Frequently Asked Questions

1How does Arbol connect to our existing systems?
Arbol works with whatever setup you have. We support secure file uploads, automated data feeds, and integrations with all major SIS platforms including Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft, and Jenzabar. You can start simple and grow into deeper integrations as needed our team handles the setup and works directly with your IT staff.
2Our team is already stretched how much effort will this require?
We’ve designed Arbol to be fast and low-lift. You’ll have a dedicated partner success lead, and we handle most of the heavy lifting. Most schools are up and running with:
  • Brief 30–45 minute check-ins every two weeks
  • Minimal IT involvement (no development required to launch)
  • Streamlined data templates for quick setup. And yes — onboarding and training are always included.
3What’s the typical setup timeline?
You can expect to launch Arbol in 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how fast you’d like to move. We work around your calendar and offer:
  • Step-by-step implementation with clear milestones
  • Full support for onboarding, communications, and training
  • A rollout strategy that fits your student population size and departmental capacity
  • Whether you start with 100 students or 10,000, we meet you where you are.
4Do students need to download anything to use Arbol?
No apps or downloads are required. Arbol is a browser-based platform that works seamlessly on mobile and desktop. Students receive a branded link via email, text, your campus portal, or orientation materials. Everything they need is accessible in one place, with no friction or tech barriers.
5What kind of impact have other institutions seen with Arbol?
Colleges and universities using Arbol report:
  • Higher persistence among Arbol-engaged students
  • Meaningful reductions in financial aid confusion, hold-related stop-outs, and late interventions. Institutions like Canisius, SUNY Erie, Buffalo State, and ECU have scaled Arbol from targeted pilots to institution-wide platforms.
6Is Arbol built to meet IT and accessibility standards?
Yes — security and accessibility are baked in from day one.Arbol supports:
  • HECVAT requirements and FERPA compliance
  • WCAG 2.1 accessibility for all users
  • Role-based access, permissions, and audit trails for enterprise plans We provide documentation and partner directly with your IT and accessibility teams to ensure a smooth review process.

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