Welcome to our guide on countdowns! In this article, we will explore how countdowns can help you track important academic and administrative deadlines that impact student eligibility and compliance. Let's get started!

Countdowns are a valuable tool for tracking various important deadlines, including:

• Academic deadlines

• Administrative requirements

• Temporary eligibility conditions

Only the closest upcoming countdown will be displayed on the student's row, ensuring that you always have the most relevant information at your fingertips.

Adding or editing a Countdown is a straightforward process. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Manage > Students.

2. Click the Countdown icon on the student's row.

3. Click Add or Edit.

4. Enter the following details:

   • Item name

   • Recorded date

   • Expiration date

   • Notes (optional)

5. Choose whether:

   • Parent reminders are enabled.

   • The countdown affects eligibility.

6. Click Save.

To help you quickly assess the status of countdowns, we use the following indicators:

• No icon – No countdowns entered

• Yellow – Expiring soon

• Red – Expired

When enabled, parents will receive reminder emails as expiration dates approach, keeping them informed and engaged in their child's academic journey.

To make the most of countdowns, consider the following best practices:

• Use clear, standardized naming conventions.

• Avoid creating duplicate countdowns.

• Remove expired countdowns when they are no longer relevant.

For more information, check out these related articles:

• Custom Clearances Explained

• Understanding Student Compliance Colors

• Managing Registration & Enrollment Records

We hope this guide helps you manage countdowns in FinalForms effectively. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Support Team!