25/11/2025
๐ Exciting New Update: M-Pesa Fee Payment System
Transform Your School Fee Collection with Seamless Digital Payments!
We're thrilled to announce a game-changing update to Tiptons Analytics that revolutionizes how your school manages student fee payments. Say goodbye to manual cash handling and hello to efficient, automated fee collection!
โจ What's New?
For School Administrators & Accountants:
๐ฑ Generate Payment Links Instantly
Create secure M-Pesa STK Push payment links for any student with just a few clicks
Send payment requests directly to parent phone numbers
Set specific amounts for tuition, exam fees, uniforms, or any other school charges
Track payment status in real-time from your admin dashboard
๐งพ Automated Receipt Generation
Receipts are automatically generated upon successful payment
Download and print professional receipts directly from the system
Generate manual receipts for cash/bank payments
All receipts are stored digitally for easy access and audit trails
๐ Enhanced Fee Management
View all pending, partial, and completed payments at a glance
Generate comprehensive fee collection reports
Track payment history for individual students or entire classes
Export payment data for accounting and reconciliation
For Parents:
๐ณ Pay Fees Anytime, Anywhere
Receive payment requests directly via SMS to your registered phone number
Complete payments instantly using M-Pesa STK Push (Lipa na M-Pesa)
No need to visit the school or stand in long queues
Secure and encrypted payment processing
๐ฒ Instant SMS Confirmation
Get immediate SMS notification when your payment is successful
SMS includes payment amount, reference number, and student details
Keep SMS as proof of payment
๐ซ Download Receipts Instantly
Access your payment receipts directly from the parent portal
Download and save receipts as PDF for your records
View complete payment history for all your children
Print receipts anytime you need them
๐ Key Benefits
For Schools:
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Eliminate manual cash handling risks
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Reduce accounting errors and reconciliation time
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Improve cash flow with faster payment collection
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Maintain complete digital audit trails
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Reduce administrative workload by 70%
For Parents:
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Pay fees conveniently from your phone
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No more cash to carry or bank visits
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Instant confirmation and digital receipts
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24/7 payment access
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Complete transparency on all payments
๐ Security & Reliability
Bank-level encryption for all transactions
Safaricom M-Pesa integration - Kenya's most trusted payment platform
Automatic backup of all payment records
Role-based access control for staff members
Complete audit trail for accountability
๐ How It Works
For Admin/Accountant:
Select student from the system
Enter fee amount and description
Click "Send Payment Request"
System sends STK Push to parent's phone
View payment confirmation in real-time
Receipt automatically generated and stored
For Parents:
Receive SMS payment request on your phone
Enter M-Pesa PIN when prompted
Receive instant payment confirmation via SMS
Log into parent portal to download receipt
๐ฏ Perfect For:
Tuition fees (termly, monthly, or custom)
Exam fees
Transport fees
Uniform and textbook payments
Extra-curricular activities
Field trip contributions
Any school-related payments
๐ Getting Started
This feature is now LIVE in your Tiptons Analytics system!
Admin/Accountants: Access the new "Fee Management" module from your dashboard
Parents: Check your SMS for payment requests or log into your portal
Need help? Contact our support team for training and assistance.
Welcome to the future of school fee management with Tiptons Analytics! ๐โจ
Making education administration simpler, one payment at a time.