Introduction
This article explains the process for schools to waive a portion of a student’s fee and enable parents to pay the remaining amount online. The Partial Payment functionality simplifies this process, ensuring parents can make payments conveniently through the online system.
Understanding the Waive Process
Schools can waive part of a fee while allowing parents to pay the remainder online. This eliminates the need for in-person payments, reducing administrative tasks and confusion. To ensure clarity, schools should waive their portion of the fee before parents make payments.
Steps to Waive Fees
- Log in to SchoolCash Register and select the student.
- Select the item to be partially waived. For example, if the total fee is $15.00, proceed to waive the desired portion.
- Choose Waived Fee from the Payment Action drop-down menu and enter the amount to be waived, e.g., $10.00.
- Optionally, enter comments to provide additional details. These comments appear in reports such as the Close Out Report and Payment Details.
- Finalize the waive process by selecting the Cash Checkout option and confirming the action.
Key Considerations
By waiving the fee first, the remaining portion becomes the total payment required for the parent. For example, if the waived amount is $10.00, the parent is responsible for the remaining $5.00, which can now be paid online.
The Cash Checkout window displays as with any full or partial payment. Review the information and click Confirm to complete the process.
