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School payment processing for educational institutions

School payment processing for educational institutions

Generic payment processors were not built for how schools and universities collect money. EBizCharge is a payment processing solution built specifically for schools. It that works inside the accounting system your business office already runs, so tuition payments post automatically, AR stays current, and reconciliation takes care of itself.

Generic payment processors were not built for how schools and universities collect money. EBizCharge is a payment processing solution built specifically for schools. It that works inside the accounting system your business office already runs, so tuition payments post automatically, AR stays current, and reconciliation takes care of itself.

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School Payment Processing for Educational Institutions

Trusted by companies large and small since 2004

Merchant account services for education

Merchant account services for education

Over 100 native integrations

100+ native integrations

Payments post directly into QuickBooks, NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP Business One, Epicor, and Sage. No manual data entry, no reconciliation headaches, no separate dashboard to manage.

Customer payment portal

Give students 24/7 self-service payments

A branded, self-service portal lets students and parents view balances, pay invoices, set up plans, and store payment methods any time. Fewer calls to your office, faster collections.

Recurring billing

Automate tuition billing cycles

Set up a tuition billing cycle once and EBizCharge handles the rest. Payments run on schedule and post automatically to your accounting records without any manual intervention.

Payment links and email invoicing

Send invoices and get paid online

Send a payment link directly to a student or parent and collect in seconds. No portal login needed. Works for one-time invoices, outstanding balances, or any payment outside the standard billing cycle.

ACH and eCheck Processing

ACH built in for tuition payments

ACH is a lower-cost alternative to credit cards on high-dollar tuition payments. EBizCharge supports both ACH and credit card through one platform so your team manages everything in one place.

Built-in PCI compliance

Tokenization and end-to-end encryption keep cardholder data out of your systems entirely. PCI DSS compliance is built in, reducing your institution’s liability without any extra configuration.

Built for reliable school payment processing

Built for reliable school payment processing

No long-term contracts

No lock-in period or termination fees, so the account works on your terms.

See where your revenue is coming from

Built-in reporting tracks revenue and monitors trends, so you can see exactly where tuition payments and collections stand instead of guessing from monthly statements.

Flexible payment options

Students and parents can pay by credit card, ACH, or a payment plan through a self-service portal or an emailed payment link.

Built for reliable school payment processing

Smarter payments for schools

Smarter payments for schools

Hands-free payments posting

Hands-free AR reconciliation

Tuition comes in, invoices close, and AR updates automatically, so school payment processing means your team is not exporting reports or matching student accounts by hand.

Customizable branded experience

Customizable branded experience

Give students and parents a hosted checkout that looks like your school, not a third-party processor, so they always know exactly who they’re paying.

A dedicated support team

A dedicated support team

Support comes from a team already familiar with tuition billing, student accounts, and how education institutions actually collect payments.

See how EBizCharge’s education payment solution simplifies workflows

What our customers are saying

5 star rating

“Outstanding support and an easy, smooth implementation in a short timeframe”

Terry M.

5 star rating

“EBizCharge has been a wonderful partner and has eliminated a tremendous amount of
manual data entry.”

Greg L.

5 star rating

“Simple and easy to use. Customer service is outstanding, efficient and always friendly.”

Donna B.

5 star rating

“Outstanding support and an easy, smooth implementation in a short timeframe”

Terry M.

5 star rating

“EBizCharge has been a wonderful partner and has eliminated a tremendous amount of manual data entry.”

Greg L.

5 star rating

“Simple and easy to use. Customer service is outstanding, efficient and always friendly.”

Donna B.

EBizCharge is rated 4.8/5 stars on 105+ G2 reviews. | See what they are saying

EBizCharge is rated 4.8/5 stars on 105+ G2 reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

School payment processing refers to the systems and infrastructure educational institutions use to collect tuition, student fees, donations, and other payments. Unlike standard retail payment processing, school payment processing typically needs to handle high-dollar transactions, recurring billing schedules, installment plans, ACH payments, and integration with accounting or ERP software used by the business office or bursar department. The right education payment processor reduces manual reconciliation work and gives students and parents flexible ways to pay.

Schools accept credit card payments through a payment gateway connected to their accounting system, a customer-facing online payment portal, or a combination of both. EBizCharge provides a payment gateway that integrates natively with common education accounting platforms like QuickBooks and NetSuite, so credit card payments post directly to the right student account with no manual data entry required.

Many schools can pass processing fees to students through a surcharge or convenience fee program, though rules vary by state and card network guidelines apply. EBizCharge offers a built-in surcharging program that automatically offsets credit card processing costs. Schools considering this approach should verify their state’s regulations before implementing a surcharge program.

K-12 institutions typically deal with lower transaction volumes but a wider variety of payment types: activity fees, lunch accounts, field trip payments, and fundraising. Higher education institutions deal with larger tuition transactions, complex installment plan billing, and tighter integration requirements with bursar and financial aid systems. EBizCharge supports both environments through its flexible billing tools, payment portal, and accounting system integrations.

EBizCharge integrates natively with over 100 ERP, accounting, and financial platforms including QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Acumatica, SAP Business One, Epicor, and Sage. Payments processed through EBizCharge post directly into the accounting system, automatically matching to the correct invoice or student account. This eliminates manual reconciliation and keeps your financial records accurate in real time.
Yes. EBizCharge supports ACH and eCheck processing alongside credit and debit card acceptance. For educational institutions processing large tuition payments, ACH is a cost-effective alternative that carries significantly lower processing fees than credit card transactions. Both payment methods are managed through the same EBizCharge platform, so your team does not need a separate system to handle ACH.
Most institutions are approved and live within two to three business days. The application process takes roughly 15 minutes, approval typically happens within one to two business days, and integration with your accounting system is configured during onboarding by the EBizCharge team. Your staff receives training before go-live so the transition is straightforward.

Yes. EBizCharge is PCI DSS compliant and uses tokenization and end-to-end encryption to protect payment data. Cardholder information is never stored in your institution’s systems, which reduces PCI scope and limits liability. Fraud prevention tools and secure vault storage are included across all accounts.

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Epicor payment processing

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SAP B1 payment processing

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