Easily manage student financing
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Tuition payments
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Payment plans
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Refunds management
Improve the tuition payment experience
Automate your business office and expand student services with integrated, self-service solutions in a centralized and secure payment environment.
Our college tuition payment software accepts a variety of payment options and offers easy access to campus financial services from any device, 24 hours a day.
Plus, you can spend less time shuffling paperwork by managing all billing electronically — even automating statements, payments and reconciliation for sponsored students.
Reduce student debt with tuition payment plans
Help prevent student debt and sustain revenue with flexible installment plans for tuition payments.
Schedule payments, determine service fees, send automated notifications and more. Enrollment takes just a few minutes, and students can make payments directly from a bank account, credit card or via international bank transfer.
Offer a full range of refund options
Student disbursements and campus refunds are easy, safe and reliable with our all-in-one portal.
Meet student expectations and maintain Title IV compliance by offering a variety of refund methods that students can choose from. Thanks to robust reporting and automated alerts, our solution takes pesky administrative tasks off your plate.
Give campus commerce a boost
Education expenses don’t stop at tuition, and managing payments for all your departments, organizations and merchants can feel daunting. TouchNet Marketplace, our secure suite of payment solutions, makes it easy to streamline operations and find more opportunities for revenue.
Digital storefronts
Operate an unlimited number of custom online storefronts with integrated inventory management and a flexible product database.
- Single checkout for multiple stores
- Works for events, donations and more
- Promo code discount capability
Secure payment pages
Already have web-based, front-end applications but can’t take payments? Our PCI-compliant payment pages can move all payments into one centralized system.
- Securely collect payment data
- Automatically update your general ledger
- Return the user to the original app
Campus point of sale
Power your POS on the go — on campus or off — and accept payments for conferences, sporting events, donations, parking and more.
- The latest mobile payment tech
- Remote device management
- Easy supervisor oversight
Centralized cashiering
Oversee campus-based cashiering, including payment acceptance, batch deposits, multiple cashier station support and detailed reporting with role-based permissions.
- Seamless integration with SIS
- Less potential for human error
- Simplified reconciliation
Sync with your campus ID management
Our cloud-based credential management system integrates with your SIS to manage the many permissions and privileges required by modern college campuses.
Mobile ID
Replace traditional physical ID cards with mobile credentials, so students can experience campus with just a tap of their phone.
Access control
Available via physical card or contactless digital ID, our solution allows you to designate custom credentials for facilities across campus.
Campus dining
Students can access dining halls, purchase meal plans and order food in advance, while staff can utilize valuable data for decision-making.
Free up time with fully-managed student finance services
Want to unburden your business office and focus on the success of your students? With ECSI in your corner, you can.
Recover past-due balances
Help college students stay enrolled and out of collections while boosting revenue and minimizing administrative workloads.
Deliver dedicated support
Let us handle inbound calls and give your team more capacity to hone in on core responsibilities and institutional goals.
Take the hassle out of taxes
Reduce the time and effort involved in generating tax forms while ensuring complete compliance for higher education institutions.
Trust the experts in student loans
Lighten the load of student loan servicing and lean on ECSI’s more than five decades of experience.
Untangle the complexities of campus payments
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Gain a one-stop view of the student
Access each student’s complete profile to deliver real-time answers and respond with maximum efficiency for a better student experience.
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Consolidate campuswide transactions
Identify trends, boost effectiveness and track KPIs by unifying transaction data into pre-built dashboards that can be configured for deeper analysis.
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Maintain compliance with ease
Safeguard sensitive payment data, achieve compliance and reduce the annual overhead needed for compliance documentation.
You'll be in good company
Trusted by colleges and universities worldwide
1.2k+ colleges and universities
22m+ students and families
40b+ dollars a year in transactions
Don’t just take our word for it
“We have some pictures where students were standing in line to come to cashier windows to pay their bills. Now, there’s no wait time. They can take care of all of that, and move on with their life and really focus on their academics and things that really matter.”
Amanda E. , Associate Bursar of Payment Processing and Student Services, Purdue University
“ECSI's RecoverySelect solution has automated and integrated Montclair State University business processes. We now have the ability to expand our outreach and add a more personalized approach to managing past due balances. With RecoverySelect, we keep more students in school, increase revenue, and reduce internal workload. It's a win-win for MSU and our students."
Marion C. , Director of Student Accounts, Montclair State University
“The [TouchNet] Mobile ID has transformed campus by allowing students a variety of different ways to use the OneCard. We know that our students are always on their phone and we wanted to meet them where they are at. When I think of our partnership with TouchNet, I think of collaboration, creativity – true partners and friends with Sheridan.”
Aesha B. , Director, Campus Services and Administrative Services, Sheridan College
“Marketplace allows for departments to collect their own revenue, without putting the workload on central office personnel. They’re able to reconcile their own funds, which then helps free up central office personnel to work on other university needs. It's great to have something that can be so customizable and configurable.”
Nicole C. , Finance Project Manager, University of Alaska Statewide System of Higher Education
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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How do you ensure data security, privacy and compliance?
We offer data security and compliance through robust encryption, secure network protocols, regular vulnerability assessments and adherence to strict industry standards for data handling and storage.
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What payment methods are supported?
Accepted payment types include credit card, debit card, ACH, digital payments and more.
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Can the platform integrate with existing student information systems (SIS)?
Yes, our platform is designed to be flexible and interoperable with other campus systems, including SIS, to facilitate college costs like tuition payments, billing and financial aid.
Our API approach allows for seamless data exchange between TouchNet, ECSI and your SIS. This ensures that transactions and student account information are updated in real-time, reducing administrative overhead and improving accuracy.
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What tools are available to help reduce late payments and improve revenue collection?
- Flexible payment options: Payment plans allow students to pay their tuition, fees and other charges in installments. This reduces the likelihood of late payments by making the financial burden more manageable for students.
- Automated reminders: Notifications are sent to students when a payment is due or missed, keeping them informed and helping them stay on track.
- Electronic bill presentment: TouchNet's system allows institutions to deliver electronic bills to students and parents. This reduces paper-based processes and makes it easier for students to access their account information, review charges and make payments online.
- Late fee automation: Colleges and universities can set up automatic late fees for overdue payments, incentivizing students to pay on time.
- Parent/third-party access: Students can grant access to their account for 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.
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What kind of customer support do you offer?
We offer dedicated support from an experienced team, available 24/7, 365.
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How do you help manage student loans?
ECSI’s proprietary loan servicing solution is customizable to meet the needs of your college or university, no matter how large or small. We service federal student loans, private student loans and more.
Our self-service website gives borrowers the ability to manage their accounts anywhere, any time. Students and borrowers also have access to our experienced team of customer support advocates via live chat, text or toll-free phone.