Power higher education payments for modern universities

Empower your operations, improve the student experience and stay compliant with higher education payment solutions designed for today’s campuses.
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Manage student payments with ease

Make tuition and fee payments easier for everyone. Our education payment software brings all payment types into one secure place. Students and families can pay with confidence, and your staff can manage payments with less friction.

Improve the tuition payment experience

Give students a smooth, self-service way to pay anytime on any device. Reduce paperwork and busywork with one centralised secure system. Support multiple payment methods and simplify access to financial services.
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Reduce student debt with tuition payment plans

Support financial well-being and steady revenue with flexible tuition payment plans. Schedule installments, set fees and send reminders from one platform. Students can enroll quickly and pay by bank transfer, card or international transfer.
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Support every corner of campus commerce

Higher education expenses stretch far beyond tuition. Our payment solutions for higher education help departments across campus accept payments securely, reduce friction and operate more efficiently. With a unified system, you can streamline workflows and uncover new revenue opportunities.

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Create digital storefronts

Create unlimited online storefronts for events, merchandise, donations and more. Our education payment solutions offer integrated inventory management, flexible product options, promo codes and a single checkout for multiple stores.
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Connect to ready-to-use integrations

Quickly connect to the systems you already rely on for admissions, the bookstore, events, fundraising, housing, parking, print management and more. Deliver a smooth experience for students and staff, reduce PCI compliance scope and simplify reconciliation across your education payment software.

Sync with your campus ID system

Our cloud-based credential management system integrates with your SIS to manage permissions and access across campus.
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Enable mobile ID access

Replace traditional ID cards with secure mobile credentials, so students can navigate campus with just a tap of their phone.

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Control access across campus

Manage building and facility access using physical cards or mobile IDs, and designate custom credentials for facilities across campus.

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Launch a campus mobile app

The 360u mobile app gives students building access, class check-in, event registration, campus navigation, cashless purchases and more.

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Keep payment processing running smoothly

Bring your merchant accounts into one higher education payment solution for easier management and quicker answers.

Simplify all payment processing

Accept and manage every transaction — online, mobile or point of sale (POS) — with automated updates to the student account. Our reconciliation tools make management simple.

Gain dedicated support

Our team of experts help you simplify payments and support you every step of the way. Get guidance on how to structure Merchant IDs (MIDs) and payment acceptance processes to keep payments flowing smoothly.

Reduce risk and simplify PCI compliance

Protect sensitive payment data, stay compliant and reduce administrative workload with our managed PCI services program designed for higher education payments.

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Untangle the complexities of university payments

Our higher education payment platform connects payments, access and student data for a holistic view of campus activity. Maintain compliance, safeguard sensitive information and reduce the time your staff spends on reporting and documentation.
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Your university will be in good company

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Trusted by higher education institutions worldwide

1.2k

universities

22m+

students and families

30b+

pounds a year in transactions

Overall, TouchNet has proven to be an invaluable partner in simplifying our student financial management. Their innovative platform, coupled with their exceptional customer service, has made a significant positive impact on our institution. ”
Paul C.Head of Finance Operations, Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Our higher education payment systems use strong encryption, secure network protocols, routine security checks and industry-standard compliance practices. We help your institution protect sensitive data while reducing compliance hurdles.

Our education payment software supports credit cards, debit cards, digital payments, international bank transfers and more.

Yes, our higher education payment solution is designed to integrate easily with SIS platforms to support tuition payments, billing, financial aid and more.

Our API approach allows for seamless data exchange between TouchNet and your SIS. This ensures that information is accurate and up-to-date while reducing administrative work.

  • Flexible payment options: Payment plans allow students to pay their tuition, fees and other charges in installments. This makes the financial burden more manageable and reduces late payments.
  • Automated reminders: Notifications are sent to students when a payment is due or missed, keeping them informed and helping them stay on track.
  • Electronic billing: TouchNet's system allows institutions to deliver electronic bills to students and parents for easier access and faster action.
  • Late fee automation: Universities can set up automatic late fees for overdue payments, encouraging students to pay on time.
  • Parent/third-party access: Students can grant account access to their parents or guardians, so they can monitor and make payments directly.
  • Revenue tracking: Reporting tools allow institutions to track revenue in real time, helping them identify trends in late payments and areas for improvement.

We offer dedicated support from an experienced team, available 24/7, 365 days a year to help keep your higher education payment system running smoothly.