PAYMENT COLLECTION
Collect tuition and fees online without the merchant-account headache
NavEd lets your micro school or co-op collect tuition, activity fees, and supply charges through a single payment link, no separate merchant account, no chasing down checks. Send the link, and see exactly who's paid at a glance.
Small schools and co-ops shouldn't need a full-time bookkeeper to collect school fees. NavEd's payment collection connects directly to Stripe so you can accept credit and debit cards the same day you set it up. Families click a link, pay in under a minute, and your dashboard updates instantly, no manual reconciliation, no spreadsheet rows to update.
Every payment is tracked against the family that made it, so at-a-glance status badges show you who's paid, who's pending, and who needs a reminder. Overdue fees surface automatically, and a single click sends a follow-up, cutting the 'did you get my check?' back-and-forth that eats up a co-op coordinator's afternoon.
- One payment link — Generate a shareable checkout link for any fee, tuition, co-op dues, field trips, and send it by email or text. Families pay without creating an account.
- At-a-glance fee tracking — A live dashboard shows every family's status, Paid, Pending, or Overdue, so you always know where collection stands without a spreadsheet.
- Automated reminders — NavEd surfaces unpaid and unopened payment links so you can send a reminder in one click rather than tracking families down.
- Direct Stripe payouts — Payments land in your school's bank account on Stripe's standard payout schedule, no middleman holding your tuition funds.
Tuition · September
$4,250 collected
| Family | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Rivera Family | $850 | Paid |
| The Okafor Family | $850 | Paid |
| The Sullivan Family | $850 | Pending |
| The Park Family | $850 | Overdue |
1 payment link not yet opened
Send reminder →What you'll achieve
Real outcomes for your school
Collect payments right from your existing NavEd Forms -- no separate system needed
Transparent fees -- just 1% NavEd fee plus standard Stripe processing (~2.9% + $0.30)
Funds go directly to your school's bank account via Stripe Connect
How it works
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Setup
Import existing data or start fresh
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Organize
Configure to match your school's needs
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Track Progress
Monitor and generate reports
What's included
Real-time payment dashboard with per-form breakdowns and payout tracking
Configurable fee handling -- absorb fees or pass them to the payer, per form
One-click refunds with automatic fee reversal
Payment Collection vs Typical School Payment Platforms
See how Payment Collection compares to Typical School Payment Platforms for school-specific form needs.
| Feature | Payment Collection | Typical School Payment Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Fee | 1% per transaction | 2-5% or monthly subscription |
| Form Integration | Built into your existing forms | Separate system, manual reconciliation |
| Setup | Connect Stripe in minutes, no contract | Application process, approval wait, contracts |
| Funds Access | Direct to your bank via Stripe (2-day rolling) | Varies -- some hold funds for weeks |
| Fee Transparency | Exact fees shown before payment | Often buried in fine print |
| Refunds | One-click, platform fee also refunded | Manual process, fees often not refunded |
| Monthly Minimums | None -- pay only when you collect | Common -- $25-100/month minimums |
| Data Location | Within your school platform | Separate vendor system |
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