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WELCOME TO TPS PAYSCHOOLS

The account balance information on the PaySchools site is now updated in a timely fashion so payments and expenditures are reflected correctly.

Getting started

When you access PaySchools for the first time, register by clicking on the link for first time users.

After you log in and add students to your account, you may:

Add money to your students’ meal account or
Select Add Items to pay for other types of fees and services.

When you have finished shopping, click on the Check Out button and pay with one of three options:

E-check (directly debiting your bank account)
Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover)
Pay Pal (set up a new account or use an existing one).

An e-mail confirmation and receipt will be sent to you when your payment is completed.

PaySchools uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, requires passwords throughout the program, and does not store personal bank or credit card information to ensure privacy and security for users.

A link to the Parent User Guide is available at the bottom of the page below the FAQ’s.

Benefits for You

Multiple payments with only one transaction
Easy and convenient online access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Payment history available online
Assurance of private and secure transmissions
Payment updates by 6:00 AM the next business day.

At the same time it provides convenience for you, PaySchools also saves district resources which contribute to your child’s education.

Click the image below to access PaySchools:

IF YOUR STUDENT'S ID STARTS WITH ZERO - BE SURE TO DROP THE LEADING ZERO WHEN SETTING UP AN ACCOUNT. See second FAQ below for more information

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FAQs for Meal Online Payments using PaySchools

Q: How do I stop low balance alert emails during the summer months?
A: Log in to your account, click on the student name and reset the low balance alert amount to $0.00. When you start using the account again at the beginning of the school year, you can set up the amount at which you wish to be contacted again.

Q. How do I make a payment for school fees or other items?
A. After you have set up your child’s account, you will see a screen with columns labeled ID, Name, Meal Account Balance, Meal Account, and Other Available Items. Click on “Add Items” under the Other Available Items column. The next screen will allow you to select the category for your school which will direct you to the items available for payment.

Q. Where may I find my child’s Student ID number?
A. Contact your child’s school for the Student ID number.

Q. Why is the system not recognizing my student's ID number?
A. If you were given a number with a leading zero, drop the zero when you enter your student ID number to set up an account. The system does not recognize the ID as a valid number with the leading zero. If you continue to have problems with an invalid ID number, email TPS PaySchools for assistance.

Q. How do I make a payment for Before and After School Care?
A. After you have set up your child’s account, you will see a screen with columns labeled ID, Name, Meal Account Balance, Meal Account, and Other Available Items. Click on “Add Items” under the Other Available Items column. The next screen will allow you to select the category for Before and After Care which will direct you to the items available for payment.

Q. What is the $1.95 charge added to the payment amount?
A. It is a convenience fee that is charged for each transaction.

Q. When will my payment be posted?
A. Payments should be posted by 6:00 AM the following business day.

Q. I see where payments can be made by e-check, but what about credit cards?
A. “Payment by credit or debit card” is to the right of “Payment by Check.”

Q. What credit cards are accepted?
A. Only VISA, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted.

Q. How do I know if my transaction is complete?
A. You should receive two confirmations: