You started a school because you're a great educator. We'll handle the spreadsheet.
Building a financial model feels overwhelming when you've never done it before. Budget walks you through every step, explains everything in plain English, and gives you a professional result you can share with confidence.
Start My Financial PlanBuilt for exactly this.
Every feature designed around the way your school actually works.
Guided, step-by-step planning
Budget asks you questions about your school - enrollment, tuition, staffing, expenses - and builds a 5-year financial model from your answers. No spreadsheet experience required.
Contextual coaching at every step
Not sure what to enter? Every section includes benchmarks, explainers, and practical guidance - the kind of coaching a finance-literate friend would offer as you work.
Test your assumptions
The What-If Scenario Planner lets you adjust enrollment, costs, and revenue with sliders - and see instantly whether your school can survive the downside.
Optional founder review during beta
When your model is complete, you can request a founder-led review from the SchoolStack team - free during beta, capacity is limited. We'll share what looks strong, what to tighten, and the questions a lender or board is likely to ask. Optional - the model is yours either way.
What you get.
Explore by capability
See exactly what the platform does.
The same features, sliced by what you actually want to build.
Single Year Pro Forma
A clear Year 1 budget you can hand to a board today.
Five Year Pro Forma
A lender-ready 5-year projection with live formulas.
Scenario Planning
Test what happens if enrollment drops or rent goes up.
Debt Analysis
Model facility financing with DSCR built in.
Budgeting & Accounting Guidance
Coaching, benchmarks, and explainers right in the model.
Every founder starts somewhere.
You don't need a finance degree. You don't need an accountant. You just need to start - and SchoolStack Budget will walk you through the rest. Free during beta.
Start My Financial Plan