Value Propositions
Grant-Ed is a multi-sided platform model that generates value in four different markets simultaneously
Assist students to obtain access to educational funding for premium, pre screened educational courses. Potential value added services include comparative tools, aptitude assessments to aid in the selection of a course, as well as visibility on skills that are currently in demand.
Provide sponsors a trusted and transparent platform to facilitate donations for authenticated students directly to pre screened education providers. Being able to follow the progress and the impact your donation makes through a connected social platform. Simplifying the distribution of CSI funding and connecting family and friends to customise individual contributions.
Provide education providers a highly distributed direct marketing and low cost sales platform to attract fully funded and authenticated students. All course fees are directly paid upfront, eliminating cost of collections and recoveries. Obtaining access to a student market that were previously unattainable. See next slide for full value proposition.
Recruiters, organisations and the micro job markets will have access to resumes of recently qualified and authenticated students, including verified personal details and qualifications. They will be able to load skills that are current high in demand to entice students to acquire relevant skills to fill vacant positions
Value Proposition for Educational Providers
Grant-Ed provides five distinct value propositions to an Educational Provider
With the recent #feesmustfall protests and the ongoing financial pressure of South African house holds, there is added pressure to find alternative funding methods for tertiary education. Grant-Ed will not only assist students to obtain the funding they require, but also provide additional benefits to the Educational Provider.
Eliminate the cost of collections and recoveries
Grant-Ed offers educational providers fully funded students
100% of course fees are paid directly to providers in advance.
This totally eliminates the need and cost of managing fee collections and recoveries
Improve operating cash flow
Course fees will be fully settled before the course commencement date, positively improving operating cash flow and reducing debtors costs.
Focus 100% of a student’s time on studying
Students will be able to focus 100% on their studies as they will have no outstanding fees and risk of non payment.
Students will be less inclined to participate in student protests related to funding and fees.
Unlock a new market through attracting middle tier students
Students who are unable to personally fund their education, nor, due to circumstance, qualify for NSFAS support, are often excluded from the system.
Grant-Ed can assist these students to obtain the required funding to ensure access to education for all.
Benefit from a highly distributed and low cost sales channel
Educational providers will enjoy the benefits of a highly distributed, direct marketing and low cost sales platform to attract fully funded and authenticated students.