Collecte des Frais en Ligne avec Mercado Pago pour Écoles Professionnelles
Collect vocational school fees online using Mercado Pago — tuition, hostel, exam fees, and more — automatically reconciled with student records in OpenEduCat.
Managing per-course flexible billing across vocational schools is one of the most time-intensive tasks for finance teams. Mercado Pago is one of the most reliable payment gateways for Brazil institutions — and OpenEduCat's fee management module connects to it natively. When a student pays online, OpenEduCat marks the invoice paid, posts to the general ledger, and sends a receipt — with zero manual intervention.
Pourquoi Mercado Pago pour Écoles Professionnelles ?
QR code payment at enrollment kiosks lets students pay course fees in seconds using the Mercado Pago app or any Pix-enabled bank app
Types de Frais que Vous Pouvez Collecter
Chaque type de frais pertinent pour écoles professionnelles — chacun automatiquement réconcilié avec les dossiers étudiants
Course Enrollment Fee
Per-course fees that vary by duration, materials included, and certification level
Materials & Consumables
Tools, raw materials, and consumables used during practical training
Certification Exam Fee
Third-party certifying body exam fees passed through to students
Uniform & Safety Gear
Mandatory personal protective equipment and uniform at enrollment
Placement Assistance
Job placement support service fee for post-completion industry connections
Re-assessment Fee
Fee for re-sitting a failed module or competency assessment
Comment Ça Fonctionne
De la configuration de la passerelle à la réconciliation automatique — en 5 étapes
Connect Mercado Pago to OpenEduCat
Enter your Mercado Pago API keys in OpenEduCat's Payment Gateway settings. No code required — the integration activates instantly. Test mode lets you verify the entire flow before going live.
Configure Fee Heads
Create fee heads (tuition, hostel, exam fee) in OpenEduCat's Fee Management module. Assign them to student batches, departments, or individual students. Set due dates and installment schedules.
Students Receive Payment Links
OpenEduCat generates unique payment links for each student. Links can be sent via email, SMS, or WhatsApp — or accessed directly from the Student Portal. Students pay using Pix (Brazil instant transfer), OXXO (Mexico cash voucher), Credit/Debit Cards.
Mercado Pago Processes the Payment
Mercado Pago handles all card data and transaction processing within its PCI-compliant environment. OpenEduCat never stores sensitive payment data on your servers — full PCI DSS scope reduction.
Auto-Reconciliation and Reporting
Payment confirmed by Mercado Pago triggers automatic reconciliation in OpenEduCat: invoice marked paid, GL entry posted, receipt generated, and defaulter list updated. Finance staff see real-time collection dashboards — no manual matching.
Avantages Clés
Ce que écoles professionnelles gagne grâce à la combinaison Mercado Pago + OpenEduCat
Mercado Pago's Native Payment Methods
Accept Pix (Brazil instant transfer), OXXO (Mexico cash voucher), Credit/Debit Cards, Mercado Pago Wallet — the methods Brazil families actually use. No redirect to external payment pages; the checkout experience stays on your institution's portal.
Automated Course Billing
Mercado Pago Subscriptions for recurring fee mandates. Once a student authorizes recurring payment, fees are collected automatically on the due date — reducing follow-up effort for your finance team.
Zero Manual Reconciliation
Every Mercado Pago transaction is matched to a specific student, fee head, and academic period automatically. Month-end reconciliation that used to take 3–4 days takes minutes.
Compliance and Data Security
Mercado Pago is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. OpenEduCat uses Mercado Pago's tokenization so card data never touches your servers. Full audit trail of every payment with timestamps, amounts, and student details.
Questions Fréquemment Posées
How does Mercado Pago connect to OpenEduCat's fee management module?
OpenEduCat has a built-in Mercado Pago integration. You enter your Mercado Pago API keys (publishable key and secret key) in the Payment Gateway settings page. The integration supports both Mercado Pago's standard checkout and hosted payment links. No custom code or third-party plugin is required.
What fees can Vocational Schools collect through Mercado Pago in OpenEduCat?
All fee types are supported: Course Enrollment Fee, Materials & Consumables, Certification Exam Fee, Uniform & Safety Gear, Placement Assistance, Re-assessment Fee. Each fee head is configured separately in OpenEduCat so finance teams can run reports by fee category, batch, department, or academic period.
How long does it take for Mercado Pago payments to settle?
Mercado Pago settles funds in Pix: instant; cards: T+14 to T+30; configurable. OpenEduCat marks the student's account paid as soon as Mercado Pago confirms the transaction — you don't need to wait for settlement to update the student's fee status.
Is it safe to collect vocational school fees through Mercado Pago?
Yes. Mercado Pago is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest certification level in the payment industry. OpenEduCat uses Mercado Pago's tokenization and hosted fields, so sensitive card data never passes through or is stored on your institution's servers. Every transaction includes a full audit trail accessible from the OpenEduCat finance dashboard.
Can OXXO cash payments be used for vocational course fees in Mexico?
Yes. OpenEduCat generates an OXXO payment reference for the student. They take it to any OXXO convenience store — there are 20,000+ across Mexico — pay in cash, and get a receipt. Mercado Pago notifies OpenEduCat within hours. For vocational students in Mexico without bank accounts or cards, OXXO is often the most accessible way to pay. It's particularly useful for short-course enrollment fees that need to be collected quickly.
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