Aeries Payments is an integrated payment and fundraising solution built into the Aeries SIS ecosystem. It enables school districts to securely manage fees, fines, tuition, and community fundraising campaigns with full oversight and transparency. Designed for districts of all sizes, Aeries Payments simplifies financial transactions and empowers families to contribute through district-approved channels.

Features

• Integrated Payment System: Accepts debit and credit card payments securely within the SIS.
• District-Level Crowdfunding: Allows parents and students to create fundraising campaigns directly in Aeries, avoiding third-party platforms.
• Fee & Tuition Management: Process payments, manage transactions, and set up monthly billing schedules.
• Online Stores: Sell items like device insurance, prom tickets, yearbooks, and field trip fees via secure self-checkout.
• Robust Reporting: Track every dollar with detailed reports on transactions, campaign statistics, and donor activity.
• Approval Workflow: Customize fundraiser approval processes to ensure campaigns meet district standards before launch.
• Centralized Fund Management: Use one district-controlled account for all funds to maintain transparency and reduce liability.
• Campaign Visibility: View all fundraising campaigns on district and campus-level fundraising pages.
• Zero Setup: Start using Aeries Payments for free with no setup required.

Benefits

• Security & Peace of Mind: Safe debit and credit transactions ensure trust for parents and students.
• Greater Control: Districts maintain oversight of all payments and fundraising activities.
• Reduced Liability: Avoid risks associated with third-party fundraising platforms.
• Transparency: Centralized fund management and reporting provide clear visibility into financial activities.
• Community Empowerment: Teachers, teams, PTAs, and boosters can easily launch professional fundraising campaigns.
• Efficiency: Streamlines payment collection and fundraising processes within the SIS environment.