Frequently Asked Questions about Online Payments
Questions
- What do I need to make a payment?
- What is my child's student ID number?
- How do I know how much to pay?
- Which methods of payment may I use for online payments?
- How much does it cost?
- Why is there a convenience fee?
- Do I have to pay online?
- If I have multiple children attending one school can I pay for all of their fees with a single transaction?
- What do I do if I experience a problem while making a payment?
- Which fees may I pay online?
- Can I pay for yearbooks, sports fees, field trips, etc. online?
- What is Certified Payments?
- Where can I find more information about Certified Payments?
Questions and Answers
What do I need to make a payment?
You will need to know your child's student ID number and the amount of the fees you wish to pay.
What is my child's student ID number?
Your child's student ID number is (usually) a six digit number. In many cases your child will know this number, however it may also appear on statements from the cafeteria or library, report cards, progress reports, or transcripts.
How do I know how much to pay?
An itemized list of book rentals, consumables, and other fees are sent home with students near the beginning of the year. We ask that you pay the total amount listed on the sheet. Reminder notices will be sent home periodically for students with outstanding fees.
Which methods of payment may I use for online payments?
Certified Payments accepts Visa or Mastercard credit cards.
How much does it cost?
Certified Payments usually charges an additional 4% of the total payment amount.
Why is there a convenience fee?
Certified Payments charges the convenience fee to cover credit card transaction fees and other costs. Goshen Community Schools does not receive any part of this fee.
Do I have to pay online?
No, you may continue to make your payment(s) directly to your child's school.
If I have multiple children attending one school can I pay for all of their fees with a single transaction?
No. Transactions are tracked and funds applied to your child's balance by using their student ID number. Since Certified Payments only allows you to enter one student ID number per transaction you must pay for each child's fees in a separate transaction.
What do I do if I experience a problem while making a payment?
Please contact Certified Payments directly at support@certifiedpayments.net.
Which fees may I pay online?
Currently you may only pay text book rental fees (this includes the rental, consumables, and fees listed on the "Book List" or "Book Rental and Fees" notices.
Can I pay for yearbooks, sports fees, field trips, etc. online?
We do not offer this service at this time.
What is Certified Payments?
Certified Payments is an online payment company that works with schools and other government agencies to provide methods for online payments.
Where can I find more information about Certified Payments?
For more information about Certified Payments and the online payment process please visit the following pages on the Certified Payments website: Frequently Asked Questions, Privacy Statement, and Legal Notices.
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