GO SGO vs SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management

GO SGO is web software for tax credit scholarship administration, serving scholarship granting organizations, donors, schools, and parents. It tracks funds from account creation through parent spending to help organizations meet program regulations. Administrative tools include automatic reporting, analytics, data exports, and accounting and CRM integrations. Donors can contribute by direct bank link, credit card, paper check, and other payment options, with giving history and automatic receipts available. Schools can enter scholarships online, see live balances and donation data, and submit electronic disbursement requests. Parents can submit applications and documents without paper, track their application status, and receive real-time alerts. Student First Technologies says the system of record covers more than $500 million in tax credit scholarship funding across 15 states. The company says it can configure the software for new legislation and program rules in additional states. It describes physical, technical, and organizational safeguards for information, while noting it cannot guarantee complete security. The product page invites prospective customers to book a demo; no price or trial terms are listed.

SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management helps foundations and higher education institutions run scholarship, financial aid, and bursary programs, from applications through awards, payments, and reporting. Its configurable modules include Application Manager, Award & Financial Aid Manager, Fund Manager, and Review Manager. Organizations can configure application forms and role-based portals where applicants follow submission, approval, or payout status. Award Matching compares program requirements with candidate attributes and can suggest opportunities using profile information and academic merit. The Financial Aid Manager supports entrance awards, government loan programs, and scholarship opportunities in one place. Fund Manager tracks budgets and donations, schedules payments, automates disbursements, and generates financial reports. Review Manager gives reviewers access to assigned applications and lets administrators monitor status and scores. The product connects with campus systems, student information systems, financial institutions, and external systems for payment records. It runs on the web and offers an API. SmartSimple describes AWS hosting, role- and attribute-based access controls, SAML single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication. Pricing is proposed on request, with a one-time implementation fee and recurring subscription fees; exact prices are not published.