Payment Collection
NavEd Payment Collection lets schools collect payments directly through their NavEd Forms -- no separate …
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
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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
Setup
Import existing data or start fresh
Organize
Configure to match your school’s needs
Track Progress
Monitor and generate reports
What’s included
Real-time payment dashboard with per-form breakdowns and payout …
Real-time payment dashboard with per-form breakdowns and payout tracking
Configurable fee handling -- absorb fees or pass …
Configurable fee handling -- absorb fees or pass them to the payer, per form
One-click refunds with automatic fee reversal
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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First 5 students free • No credit card required • Full access
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