Managing per-course flexible billing across vocational schools is one of the most time-intensive tasks for finance teams. Authorize.Net is one of the most reliable payment gateways for United States 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.
为什么职业学校选择 Authorize.Net？
ACH eCheck at $0.75 cap eliminates card surcharges on vocational course fees, and ARB handles scheduled payments for students enrolled in multi-module programs
可收取的费用类型
涵盖与职业学校相关的每种费用类型 — 均自动与学生记录进行对账
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
工作流程
从网关设置到自动对账 — 仅需 5 步
Connect Authorize.Net to OpenEduCat
Enter your Authorize.Net 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 Visa / Mastercard / Amex / Discover, ACH / eCheck (US bank transfer), Apple Pay.
Authorize.Net Processes the Payment
Authorize.Net 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 Authorize.Net 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.
核心优势
职业学校使用 Authorize.Net + OpenEduCat 组合的优势
Authorize.Net's Native Payment Methods
Accept Visa / Mastercard / Amex / Discover, ACH / eCheck (US bank transfer), Apple Pay, Google Pay — the methods United States families actually use. No redirect to external payment pages; the checkout experience stays on your institution's portal.
Automated Course Billing
Authorize.Net ARB (Automated Recurring Billing) — tested and trusted for US school fee schedules. 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 Authorize.Net 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
Authorize.Net is PCI DSS Level 1 certified. OpenEduCat uses Authorize.Net's tokenization so card data never touches your servers. Full audit trail of every payment with timestamps, amounts, and student details.
常见问题
How does Authorize.Net connect to OpenEduCat's fee management module?
OpenEduCat has a built-in Authorize.Net integration. You enter your Authorize.Net API keys (publishable key and secret key) in the Payment Gateway settings page. The integration supports both Authorize.Net's standard checkout and hosted payment links. No custom code or third-party plugin is required.
What fees can Vocational Schools collect through Authorize.Net 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 Authorize.Net payments to settle?
Authorize.Net settles funds in 1–2 business days (card); 3–5 business days (ACH). OpenEduCat marks the student's account paid as soon as Authorize.Net 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 Authorize.Net?
Yes. Authorize.Net is PCI DSS Level 1 certified — the highest certification level in the payment industry. OpenEduCat uses Authorize.Net'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.
What is the cost difference between ACH and card for vocational course fee collection?
The difference is significant. For a $650 vocational course fee: card processing costs $19.15 (2.9% + $0.30); ACH costs $0.75 (the Authorize.Net flat rate). For a school enrolling 200 students per year, that's a saving of $3,680 by routing payments to ACH. OpenEduCat presents ACH as a payment option alongside cards, and the fee savings can be highlighted to students as a reason to choose bank transfer. Authorize.Net's ARB can schedule ACH payments for installment plans too.