Frequently Asked Questions about Certified Payments
Questions
- What is Certified Payments?
- What is my school's Bureau Code?
- What do I need to make a payment?
- What is my child's student ID number?
- How do I know how much to pay?
- Which methods of payment may I use for online payments?
- How much does it cost?
- Why is there a convenience fee?
- Do I have to pay online?
- If I have multiple children attending one school can I pay for all of their fees with a single transaction?
- What do I do if I experience a problem while making a payment?
- Which fees may I pay online?
- Can I pay for yearbooks, sports fees, field trips, etc. online?
- Where can I find more information about Certified Payments?
Questions and Answers
What is Certified Payments?
Certified Payments is an online payment company that works with schools and other government agencies to provide methods for online payments. Goshen Community School uses Certified Payments so that parents may pay Text Book Rental Fees online.
What is my school's Bureau Code?
Chamberlain Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 7400182
Chandler Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 9632592
Model Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 6541047
Parkside Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 6417624
Prairie View Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 5299712
Waterford Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 6245839
West Goshen Elementary — CP Bureau Code: 6097386
Goshen Middle School — CP Bureau Code: 8324969
Goshen High School — CP Bureau Code: 9080080
What do I need to make a payment?
You will need to know your child's student ID number and the amount of the fees you wish to pay.
What is my child's student ID number?
Your child's student ID number is (usually) a six digit number. In many cases your child will know this number, however it may also appear on statements from the cafeteria or library, report cards, progress reports, or transcripts.
How do I know how much to pay?
An itemized list of book rentals, consumables, and other fees are sent home with students near the beginning of the year. We ask that you pay the total amount listed on the sheet. Reminder notices will be sent home periodically for students with outstanding fees.
Which methods of payment may I use for online payments?
Certified Payments accepts Visa or Mastercard credit cards.
How much does it cost?
Certified Payments usually charges an additional 4% of the total payment amount.
Why is there a convenience fee?
Certified Payments charges the convenience fee to cover credit card transaction fees and other costs. Goshen Community Schools does not receive any part of this fee.
Do I have to pay online?
No, you may continue to make your payment(s) directly to your child's school.
If I have multiple children attending one school can I pay for all of their fees with a single transaction?
No. Transactions are tracked and funds applied to your child's balance by using their student ID number. Since Certified Payments only allows you to enter one student ID number per transaction you must pay for each child's fees in a separate transaction.
What do I do if I experience a problem while making a payment?
Please contact Certified Payments directly at support@certifiedpayments.net.
Which fees may I pay online?
Currently you may only pay text book rental fees (this includes the rental, consumables, and fees listed on the "Book List" or "Book Rental and Fees" notices. If you would like to pay for your child's lunch online, please use myLunchMoney.
Can I pay for yearbooks, sports fees, field trips, etc. online?
We do not offer this service at this time. To pay for lunch money, please use MyLunchMoney.
Where can I find more information about Certified Payments?
For more information about Certified Payments and the online payment process please visit the following pages on the Certified Payments website: Frequently Asked Questions, Privacy Statement, and Legal Notices.
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