Online Fee Collection with iyzico for Colleges
Collect college fees online using iyzico — tuition, hostel, exam fees, and more — automatically reconciled with student records in OpenEduCat.
Managing annual and installment billing across colleges is one of the most time-intensive tasks for finance teams. iyzico is one of the most reliable payment gateways for Turkey 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.
Why iyzico for Colleges?
Troy card acceptance alongside Visa and Mastercard — Turkey's national card scheme is mandatory for public tenders and preferred by many Turkish government-sponsored college students
Fee Types You Can Collect
Every fee type relevant to colleges — each automatically reconciled with student records
Course / Program Fee
Per-program tuition collected each academic year or semester
Registration Fee
One-time enrollment fee paid at admission and re-registration each year
Lab & Equipment
Practical session fees for science, computer, or vocational labs
Hostel Fee
On-campus or affiliated hostel charges billed per semester
Placement Services
Career placement support and recruitment event fees
Certificate & Diploma Issue
Document issuance fees for certificates, transcripts, and migration certificates
How It Works
From gateway setup to auto-reconciliation — in 5 steps
Connect iyzico to OpenEduCat
Enter your iyzico 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 Turkish Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MC, Troy), Bank Transfer (EFT/SWIFT), Installments (up to 12 taksit).
iyzico Processes the Payment
iyzico 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 iyzico 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.
Key Benefits
What colleges gain from the iyzico + OpenEduCat combination
iyzico's Native Payment Methods
Accept Turkish Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MC, Troy), Bank Transfer (EFT/SWIFT), Installments (up to 12 taksit), Saved Cards — the methods Turkey families actually use. No redirect to external payment pages; the checkout experience stays on your institution's portal.
Automated Annual Billing
iyzico Subscription API for automated recurring fee billing. 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 iyzico 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
iyzico is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. OpenEduCat uses iyzico's tokenization so card data never touches your servers. Full audit trail of every payment with timestamps, amounts, and student details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does iyzico connect to OpenEduCat's fee management module?
OpenEduCat has a built-in iyzico integration. You enter your iyzico API keys (publishable key and secret key) in the Payment Gateway settings page. The integration supports both iyzico's standard checkout and hosted payment links. No custom code or third-party plugin is required.
What fees can Colleges collect through iyzico in OpenEduCat?
All fee types are supported: Course / Program Fee, Registration Fee, Lab & Equipment, Hostel Fee, Placement Services, Certificate & Diploma Issue. 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 iyzico payments to settle?
iyzico settles funds in T+2 standard; T+1 for qualified merchants. OpenEduCat marks the student's account paid as soon as iyzico confirms the transaction — you don't need to wait for settlement to update the student's fee status.
Is it safe to collect college fees through iyzico?
Yes. iyzico is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest certification level in the payment industry. OpenEduCat uses iyzico'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.
Does iyzico support Troy card payments for Turkish college students?
Yes. iyzico accepts Troy — Turkey's national payment card scheme operated by Interbank Card Center (BKM). Troy cards are issued by all major Turkish banks and are increasingly the default card for Turkish government employees and students with government-backed scholarships. For colleges with scholarship students, Troy acceptance is essential. iyzico supports Troy for both one-time and recurring payments.
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