Open Payments

Introduction

The Open Payments feature allows students or parents to make payments directly, without needing to log into Classter, using pre-generated links or identifiers. All related settings are organized under the dedicated Open Payments section within e-Payments, making configuration and management simple.

Payments can be made via:

Global link – Identifies students using their Student Code or Payment Barcode.
Student-specific link – Direct access to a student’s payment page.

Note: Enabled payment gateways – Only gateways selected in the settings are available for payments.

Settings for Quick Online Payments

The following settings must be enabled and configured under the Quick Online Payments section:

Location: Configuration → Financial Settings → e-Payments → Quick Online Payments

1. Enable Quick Online Payments [Open Form]

Description:
Activates Quick Online Payments for your institution. Classter will generate:

A global payment link for the institution

A unique link for each student

2. Quick Online Payments Link

Description:
Generates a company-level global payment link that can be shared with payers. Users click this link to proceed directly to the payment page.

Student Selection Options:

Option	Behavior
Student Code	User enters the student’s code to identify them.
Payment Barcode	User enters the payment barcode associated with the student.
Student-specific link	Automatically identifies the student from their form.

Tip: Choose the method based on your institution’s preferred workflow.

Note! If you have not already configured your settings to show student code, please go to Main settings > Basic Customization > Views & Forms > select Student Code on Show informational labels in Student form setting.

The Student code will be displayed in parentheses next to the student’s name (title of student form) or over the photograph in the student’s form.

3. Quick Online Payments Start Date

Description:
Set the start date when Quick Online Payments will be available. Payments are only processed after this date.

4. Quick Online Payments End Date

Description:
Set the end date when Quick Online Payments will no longer be available. Payments stop after this date.

5. Enabled Payment Gateways

Description:
Select which payment gateways will be available (e.g., IRIS Payments, Ottu, JCC Payments, Shuttle).

Important:

Only selected gateways are available for Quick Online Payments.
The same gateway(s) chosen by your institution must also be enabled under:
- Financial Settings > General Settings > e-Payments > Basic Settings

- Advanced Configurations > Payment Gateways > Select gateway > Enable & Configure

6. Select the Student for Whom the Payment Will Be Made

Description:
Choose how users identify the student for payment:

Only via Dedicated Link (default)
Payment Barcode
Student Code

Behavior:

Only via Dedicated Link: student is automatically resolved when the link is clicked
Payment Code/Student Code: user must enter the appropriate identifier

Dedicated Link in Quick Online Payments

Availability:

The Dedicated Link always appears under: Student Form > Financial > Manage Financial Accounts if the Enable Quick Online Payments [Open Form] setting is enabled.

Priority:

The Dedicated Link takes priority over Student Code and RF Code if all are enabled. Therefore, only the dedicated link will work.

Restriction:

When using the Dedicated Link:

Payments can only be made via the financial tab of the student form, or
If the link has been previously shared/stored, it can be reused only by the specific student or parent it belongs to.

Important Note When Changing Settings

If a Quick Online Payments link was previously visited while certain options were disabled, the result is temporarily stored for 5 minutes.

This means:

Recent changes may not appear immediately
After 5 minutes, the link will use the updated settings

This temporary storage improves performance. Retrieving all options on every visit could slow down the site, and configuration changes are rare.

How It Works: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Searching for Students Based on Barcode or Student Code

Action:

Open the global URL.
If Barcode/Student Code is selected, search using:
- Student Code
- Payment Barcode

2. Fill in the fields

A popup will appear with the student’s basic information already pre-filled. The same popup opens if you click on the Dedicated Link (for the specific student only).

Select the payment gateway.
Enter the payment amount.
Agree to the terms & conditions ☑.

Note: When multiple academic periods are available, an open arrangement with a credit balance exists

(NOTE: This popup opens either by using the Dedicated Link or by entering the Student Code or Payment Barcode in the previous step.)

(Use the Dedicated Link to open the pre-filled student information popup.)

3. Payment Process

What to Do:

You will be redirected to the payment page.
Enter your card details and complete the payment.

3. Follow any verification prompts to confirm the transaction.

A confirmation window will appear once the payment is successfully completed.

4. Return to Online Payment Form