Partners
Working together to drive innovation in education
The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to advancing education. These collaborations play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver innovative solutions that enable us to better serve institutions, empower learners, and drive positive outcomes across the education-to-workforce continuum.
Partners
Working together to drive innovation in education
The National Student Clearinghouse is proud to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to advancing education. These collaborations play a vital role in supporting our mission to deliver innovative solutions that enable us to better serve institutions, empower learners, and drive positive outcomes across the education-to-workforce continuum.
Why Partner with the Clearinghouse?
Trusted data stewardship
The Clearinghouse is a nationally recognized, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a central hub for verified education data. Collaborating with us means aligning with a trusted source that institutions, government agencies, educational organizations, employers, and learners nationwide rely on for accurate and secure data-driven solutions.
Access to a vast education network
Our relationships with thousands of colleges, universities, and K-12 institutions provide your organization with opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and impact at scale.
Marketing and brand visibility
Through co-marketing initiatives, such as webinars, joint press releases, and conference participation, your organization will have opportunities to promote your brand within the education sector.Â
Collaborative best practices discussions
Your organization may benefit from engagement with Clearinghouse teams — including Product Management, Implementation, and Customer Care — to collaborate on solutions that meet real-world education needs and drive measurable outcomes.
Tiered programs
The Clearinghouse offers a structured partner program with Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers — each providing increasing levels of engagement, support, and advantages tailored to help your organization grow and achieve greater impact.
Our Partnership Opportunities
Our tiered programs provide value at every level along with opportunities that increase at each tier level.
SILVER
GOLD
PLATINUM
Your logo and description on the Clearinghouse site
Collaboration meetings
Twice a year
with Partnerships
Quarterly
with Partnerships, Product Management, Implementation & Customer Care
Monthly
with Partnerships, Product Management, Implementation & Customer Care
Joint product webinars by Clearinghouse staff *
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Co-marketing/
branding opportunities *
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Joint press releases *
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Collaborative best practices reviews & discussions *
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Clearinghouse Partnership team collaboration during your annual conference *
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* All joint marketing and communications content (e.g., presentations, collateral, press releases) are subject to Clearinghouse approval.
Our Partnership Opportunities
Our tiered programs provide value at every level along with opportunities that increase at each tier level.
SILVER
 Your logo and description on the Clearinghouse site
 Collaboration meetings – Twice a year with Partnerships
GOLD
 Your logo and description on the Clearinghouse site
 Collaboration meetings – Quarterly with Partnerships, Product Management, Implementation & Customer Care
 Joint product webinars by Clearinghouse staff *
 Co-marketing/branding opportunities *
 Joint press releases *
PLATINUM
 Your logo and description on the Clearinghouse site
 Collaboration meetings – Monthly with Partnerships, Product Management, Implementation & Customer Care
 Joint product webinars by Clearinghouse staff *
 Co-marketing/branding opportunities *
 Joint press releases *
 Product direction reviews & discussions *
 Clearinghouse Partnership team participation during your annual conference *
* All joint marketing and communications content (e.g., presentations, collateral, press releases) are subject to Clearinghouse approval.
Our Partner Onboarding Process
Our Partner Onboarding Process
Discovery Meeting
Initial session to introduce our teams, explore our mutual goals, and establish collaboration potential.
Confidentiality Agreement
Execution of a mutual NDA so we can securely share proprietary information.
Strategic Fit & Opportunity Mapping
Collaborative analysis of market needs, market gap opportunities, and strategic alignment.
Risk & Compliance Review
Due diligence assessment covering risk management, data privacy, and information security.
Agreement Drafted & Reviewed
Initial contract shared for feedback and refinement to ensure mutual clarity and alignment.
Operational Stakeholders Meeting
Meeting with key stakeholders on both teams to align on operational processes.
Agreement Finalized
Execution of the contract and confirmation of launch readiness.
Launch & Implementation
Kickoff of implementation activities and onboarding support.
The use of the title ‘Partner’ in this website is for professional purposes only and does not imply the existence of a legal partnership, joint venture, or any form of shared legal or financial liability between the individuals or entities referenced and the National Student Clearinghouse.
