Module 3 - Default Application Year

Video Summary

• The Default Application Year setting determines which school year is auto-selected when a family starts an application.

• To configure:

  • Settings > Applications > Default Application Year tab

  • Click the Edit page icon

  • Select the default school year

  • Set the dates

  • Save changes

• The default year can be updated at any time (e.g., when transitioning to a new application cycle).

• You can set visibility date ranges for each school year:

  • Define when applications open and close for a given year

  • Control exactly when applicants can select each school year

• Application cycles can:

  • Overlap (e.g., next year opens before current year closes)

  • Be fully customized per year

• Example workflow:

  • One school year closes (e.g., March)

  • Next school year opens at the same or earlier date

  • Applications remain open until a defined cutoff date

• Past school years are automatically hidden once outside their visibility window

• Overall purpose:

  • Ensure applicants are applying to the correct school year

  • Provide controlled timing for application availability

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