Ellucian Student
Unlock outcomes for every learner
Powered by Banner and Colleague, Student accelerates student success,
institutional efficiency, and innovation-at-scale through AI-powered automation and insight.
Invested in SaaS R&D
Students served globally
HBCU served
Support Student Success, Empower Faculty and Staff
Created by education leaders for education leaders, Student is designed to modernize your systems and empower the people who drive impact in higher education.

Optimize Recruiting
and Admissions
Achieve higher application completion rates and boost enrollment with a prospective student experience that meets applicants where they are, on any device.
Track in Real Time
Predictive analytics identify high-intent prospects to maximize conversions.
Tailor Journeys
Automated campaigns nurture prospects with timely, tailored communications.
Simplify Processes
Simplified application process reduces friction and increases completion rates.
Stop Bad Actors
Fraudulent application checks ensure your team focuses on real applications.

Streamline Processes,
Clarify Cost
Help more students access funding they need, receive aid faster, and navigate the process with clarity and confidence throughout their journey.
Remove Barriers
Keep students on track with clear calls to action and 24/7 AI-powered guidance.
Provide Clarity
Transparent, jargon-free cost breakdowns help students make informed decisions.
Drive Retention
Streamlined workflows accelerate disbursements and improve student satisfaction.
AI Scholarship Matching
Auto-match students to scholarships, reducing search fatigue and missed opportunities.

Program Visibility and Control,
All in One Place
One place for prospects, students, and faculty to get academic program info they need. With comprehensive, AI-powered curriculum governance for program development, approvals, and catalog updates.
Forecast Demand
Get insights into curriculum demand years ahead for strategic program planning.
AI Rule Builder
Use an AI-powered interface to easily build and manage degree curriculum rules.
Public Catalog
Enable open browsing of course offerings for prospective students.
Workflow Control
Intelligent approval processes ensure governance standards are met.

Drive Retention
and Completion
Empower your institution to boost graduation rates, streamline advising workflows, and deliver personalized student experiences that support academic achievement across your campus.
Actionable Plans
AI degree planning keeps students on track, providing the best path toward completion.
Early Alerts
Proactive notifications help advisors intervene before academic issues arise.
Degree Discovery
Award earned credentials students don't know about, boosting completion rates.
Data Insights
Real-time analytics reveal trends to improve retention and student success.

Power a Lifetime of Learning
with AI
Enable your institution to expand revenue streams, serve diverse learner populations, and deliver flexible programs that bridge skills gaps.
Flex Learning
Adaptive scheduling accommodates working professionals and non-traditional learners.
Skills-based
Aligns student skill sets to workforce needs to meet employer demand.
Quick Launch
Rapidly deploy new programs to capture emerging market opportunities faster.
Empower Learners
Provide students with personalized skill-building pathways.

Create a Culture of Giving
Build stronger donor relationships and maximize fundraising impact with comprehensive tools designed for higher education. From prospect research to gift processing, streamline every aspect of advancement.
Tailored Comms
Communications are tailored based on giving history, interests, and constituent preferences.
Impact Tracking
Report on fundraising goals with real-time dashboards and analytics.
Intuitive Giving
Allow donors to make a new gift or track their gift history online—from any device.
Predictive Models
Identify key opportunities to nail your fundraising goals today—and years down the line.

The SIS, Redefined
Unite administrative processes, improve data accuracy, and deliver seamless student and faculty experiences that support learner success from enrollment through graduation.
Intelligent Platform
Unified system eliminates data silos and connects all student services seamlessly.
Self Service
Empowered students and faculty to handle tasks common tasks on their own, reducing admin workload.
Real-Time Data
Instant access to accurate student information improves decision-making speed.
Stay Compliant
Built-in controls ensure adherence to regulations and accreditation standards.
AI is Everywhere. Expertise Sets Ours Apart.
Serving 20 million students gives us higher education's richest dataset, powering smarter, purpose-built AI in Ellucian Student
Developed with Your Institution in Mind
With AI Agents that go beneath the surface, our solutions are built with deep understanding of higher ed’s challenges, regulations, and workflows, enabling faculty to spend more time with students.
Embedded Intelligence Across Solutions
AI capabilities are seamlessly integrated into Ellucian’s solutions. Experience process automation that enhances every aspect of your institution's operations.
Transparent and Responsible
Our AI operates with full transparency, providing clear explanations for insights and decisions. With ethical safeguards, institutions can trust and students can rely on Ellucian AI.
Human-Led, AI-Guided
Educators and administrators remain in control while AI provides insights, recommendations, and automation to amplify their expertise and improve outcomes.
Built-In AI Across Ellucian Student

Automate Access to Over 17,000 Scholarships
Make education more accessible by using AI to match students with external and internal scholarships, surfacing the best-fit opportunities.

Put AI to Work as Your Virtual Student Advisor
Leverage an AI assistant with a proven track record of increasing retention by providing answers specific to each student’s account — 24/7 and at scale.

Let AI Guide the Navigation to Degree Completion
No matter if they’re considering changing majors or upskilling to switch careers, keep students on track toward completion with AI-powered guidance.
Transformative Partnership
that Drives Student Outcomes


“We want our employees to spend time doing development that’s unique for the system, for all our schools, and not necessarily as much behind the scenes, and SaaS gives us that opportunity to use our people in different ways.”


"We implemented [Ellucian Student] Colleague SaaS in just nine months, followed by Experience two months later. With a modern, stable platform, we now have the opportunity to do more for our students. I'm a proud Ellucian fan."
Lana Ludanova.
Director of Enterprise Applications and Integration


“It's a proven product with people that know how to deploy, a proven product with people that know how to coach.”


“I know that the systems Ellucian provides work and I also think they’re the best. And our students, faculty, staff, and community deserve the best.”




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No one knows higher ed like we do, because higher ed is all we do.
Explore our purpose-built solutions
Learn more about HCM, Finance, and integrated solutions — all developed exclusively for higher education.
Explore our purpose-built solutions
Learn more about HCM, Finance, and integrated solutions — all developed exclusively for higher education.
Human Capital Management
Finance
Journey
Student Financial Success
Degree Audit & Planning

Ellucian Human Capital Management (HCM) empowers your institution with flexible tools to manage people and processes. Protect HR data, improve payroll accuracy, support multiple roles, and give employees a seamless, modern experience across the lifecycle.

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