Online Payment Enhancements Continue!
Tulsa Public Schools is adding more items to the list of fees and services that can be paid for online. Schools will be adding items for Student Activity fees from time to time. Watch for announcements from your school about these available options.
Getting Started
When you access PaySchools for the first time, simply click on Register to create an online profile with a password. After you log in and add your students to your account, select Add Money to make a payment to their Meal Program. Select Add Items under Other Available Items to see other types of fees and services that can be paid for online. To pay by e-check (directly debiting your bank account), enter your bank’s routing number and your personal bank account number. To pay by credit card, enter the account number and expiration date for your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover credit card. After you complete your payment, an e-mail confirmation and receipt will immediately be sent to you. 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.
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.
Select the link below to access PaySchools:
ATTENTION:
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
FAQs for Meal Online Payments using PaySchools
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:
- an order summary which states, “thank you for your purchase”
- an e-mail with “PaySchools Receipt” in the Subject line.
Q. Who may I contact when I have questions?
A. Please send questions to payschools@tulsaschools.org.
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Helpful Links:
Quick Start Guide
New User Guide
For assistance, please send questions to payschools@tulsaschools.org.
