Career Colleges and Schools Can Now Automate and Integrate Back Office Operations and Payments Processing
New technologies help school administrators streamline operations and reduce costs
PRINCETON, NJ ― June 11, 2009 ― Administrators of career colleges and schools can now automate historically manual operations ― and integrate them with the processing of payments ― using state-of-the-art technology. The technology ― offered by Heartland Payment Systems® (NYSE: HPY) in partnership with Training Masters® ― brings operational efficiencies that save time, money and other resources.
Heartland is the nation’s fifth largest payments processor, providing card processing, payroll, check management and other payments solutions. Training Masters is a leading consulting and training company for postsecondary career schools.
The technology ― coined “Heartland Smart OpsSM powered by STARS” ― is a web-based, integrated school management system that handles financial, admissions and education management, as well as financial aid payments. It helps administrators better manage their schools ― especially the financial and reporting responsibilities that are vital to receiving grants and government funding ― with no added investment in equipment, software or IT support. Smart Ops also has a student portal feature which allows students to easily pay for tuition and other school-related expenses, and access their grades, class schedules, school event information, and security alerts, online.
Also integrated into Smart Ops are Heartland’s core payments solutions for card processing, online payments, check management and payroll ― as well as its Campus OneCard System. The OneCard is a robust and flexible campus card program that can be used for access and security; attendance tracking; financial aid and work-study funds disbursement; and more. Heartland’s OneCard and Give Something Back NetworkSM ― a nationwide network that powers the OneCard and helps institutions and nonprofit organizations capitalize on everyday purchases ― allow schools to offer convenience to students, reduce their operating expenses and even generate revenue.
“Running a school ― and staying compliant with regulations for government funding ― is extremely complex,” said Barry Welsch, director of campus payments at Heartland. “By automating and streamlining processes, administrators can manage their schools more efficiently and focus on their core missions.”
About Heartland Career College Solutions
Heartland Career College Solutions is changing the landscape for career colleges and schools nationwide. From school management software … to unique campus card programs … to cost-effective, automated payments solutions, we give administrators the freedom to focus on their schools ― and their students ― while decreasing their costs. For more information, please visit HeartlandPaymentSystems.com/CareerCollege .
About Heartland Payment Systems
Heartland Payment Systems® (NYSE: HPY), the 5th largest payments processor in the United States, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, payroll, check management and payments solutions to more than 250,000 business locations nationwide. Heartland is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. For more information, please visit HeartlandPaymentSystems.com, MerchantBillOfRights.com, and CostOfABurger.com.
About Training Masters
Training Masters® is an international company dedicated to helping schools, businesses, and organizations reach their full potential. The Training Masters team consists of experts in leadership, career college management, instructor training, professional development, communications, and technology. Training Masters creates interactive tools for the classroom, develops customized training solutions for any learning environment, and provides “software as a service” solutions for higher education.
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Leanne Scott Brown
Vault Communications
610.455.2742
LBrown@VaultCommunications.com
Nancy Gross
Heartland Payment Systems
888.798.3131 x2202
Nancy.Gross@e-hps.com