Stop running your school
on spreadsheets.
Edudigital OpenCore is MIT-licensed and purpose-built for postsecondary career schools — vocational, trade, healthcare, CDL — that need a real student information system, not a generic school management tool. Self-host on your own infrastructure. No fees, no lock-in.
Access is free — always. We review applications within one business day and send you the repository link directly.
- Student records & enrollment management
- FERPA-aware role-based access control
- SAP tracking built in
- Full REST API · Python / MariaDB
Apply for Access
Tell us about your school and we'll send you the repository link within one business day.
What's in OpenCore
Everything you need to run a postsecondary SIS on your own infrastructure.
Student Records & Enrollment
Full student lifecycle — admissions, enrollment, academic history, and program tracking — built on a compliance-aware data model.
FERPA-Aware Data Architecture
Role-based access control and audit logging baked into the schema. Your student data stays yours, on your infrastructure.
SAP Tracking
Satisfactory Academic Progress structure built in — enrollment status, pace calculations, and academic standing fields that federal financial aid requires.
Open Tech Stack
Python / MariaDB stack with a full REST API included. Extend, integrate, or build products on top with complete source access.
Community Support
GitHub issues, documentation, and a growing community of institutions building on OpenCore.
MIT License
No usage restrictions. No vendor lock-in. Fork it, modify it, deploy it — or upgrade to Edudigital Cloud when you're ready for managed automation.
What requires Edudigital Cloud
OpenCore gives you the foundation. Edudigital Cloud adds Title IV workflow processing, certified hosting, and done-for-you migration.
- Title IV Workflow ProcessingCOD, NSLDS, and R2T4 workflow support → Compliance Engine (Edudigital Cloud)
- Managed Hosting & SLAsSOC 2, ISO-certified infrastructure → Edudigital Cloud
- Data Migration ServiceDone-for-you migration from your current SIS → Cloud only
- Digi AI LayerAI orchestration for retention, forecasting, reporting → Q3/Q4 2026
OpenCore vs Cloud
| OpenCore | Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Student records & enrollment | ✓ | ✓ |
| FERPA-aware data model | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAP tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Title IV workflow processing | — | ✓ |
| Managed hosting & SLAs | — | ✓ |
| Data migration service | — | ✓ |
| Compliance Engine | — | ✓ |
| Digi AI (Q3/Q4 2026) | — | ✓ |
| Cost | Free | Contact us |
Ready to hand off the heavy lifting?
Start with OpenCore on your own infrastructure. When you're ready for Title IV workflow processing, SOC 2 hosting, and a team that handles migration, Edudigital Cloud is a straightforward upgrade.