Populi Financial Aid

6.7easy start · #8 of 34
in Student Information Systems

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Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Web, Windows. Paid plans from $1,999/mo.

Populi Financial Aid is ranked #8 of 34 in student information systems on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $1,999/mo.

Populi Financial Aid plans and pricing

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Populi $1,999/mo Month-to-month 2,000 GB file storage and 200 GB data transfer monthly included · 50,000 emails and 5,000 SMS monthly included populiweb.com · 30 Sept 2026

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The record

Purpose: Populi combines college academics, admissions, financial aid, billing, donations, and reporting in one platform.
Financial aid processing: The Aid feature supports packaging, disbursing, and reporting financial aid without a third-party servicer.
Department of Education connection: Populi connects directly to the Department of Education and supports SAIG mailbox documents, COD award syncing, and response resolution.
Aid applications: FAFSA information feeds into student profiles and aid applications, where staff can review error codes, aid counselings, and MPNs.
Disbursements and SAP: Populi offers Satisfactory Academic Progress reporting, preset disbursement timetables, built-in Pell tables, and batch disbursements.
Third-party servicers: A financial aid API can connect to servicers and bring disbursed awards into student accounts.
Integrations: Populi lists a Web API, LTI, webhooks, and SSO for connecting school systems; its LMS supports Zoom and BigBlueButton video conferencing.
Security: Populi describes 256-bit SSL-encrypted connections, encrypted backups, firewalls, proactive monitoring, password requirements, user access privileges, timed logouts, and record change logs.
Hosting and supported computers: Populi is hosted and browser-based, requires no local installation, and says it works on Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.
Support: Customer support and training are included; phone support is available Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time.
Pricing limits: The monthly price includes up to 2,000 GB file storage and 200 GB data transfer, with extra storage and transfer charged separately.
Intended customers: Populi describes itself as college management software and says it is focused on small colleges.
Founded: 2007
Headquarters: Moscow, Idaho, United States
Price from: $1,999/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Student Information Systems in 2026#8 of 34
Best Course Registration Software in 2026#11 of 34
Best Financial Aid Management Software in 2026#1 of 24

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