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Smart Payment Solutions for Your School

Schools, colleges, and universities rely on secure, flexible payment options to manage everything from tuition and event fees to donations and bookstore sales. Whether payments are made in person or online, the right solutions help simplify collections, enhance security, and create a seamless experience for administrators, students, and families.

Navigating the Future of Campus Payments

Managing a Growing Payment Ecosystem
As schools expand services and enrollment grows, a unified payment system can simplify tuition, bookstore, and event transactions—making it easier for students, parents, and administrators.

Ensuring Security & Compliance
With evolving cyber threats, secure and PCI DSS-compliant payment processing helps protect sensitive data, giving institutions and families peace of mind.

Optimizing Administrative Efficiency
Modern digital payment solutions reduce manual work, freeing up staff for more strategic tasks while ensuring smoother financial operations.

Meeting Expectations for Convenience
Today’s students and parents prefer fast, digital-first payment options—from mobile wallets to online portals—leading to a better experience and on-time payments.

Transform the Payment Experience With Solutions Designed for the Education Sector

Multiple Payment Acceptance Methods

  • Credit & Debit Cards – Offer widely recognized payment options that speed up the credit and debit card processing cycle for schools. 
  • E-Checks & ACH – Lower transaction costs and make recurring charges (e.g., tuition installments) simple.
  • Mobile & Online Payments – Enable quick and convenient payments from any device, ideal for on-campus or remote learning.

Integrated E-Commerce Solutions

  • Online Payment Portals – Provide secure, easy-to-navigate portals for tuition, fees, donations, and event registrations.
  • Recurring Billing – Automate monthly or semester-based charges to alleviate the burden on staff and ensure timely collections.
  • Shopping Cart Integrations – Streamline campus bookstore and merchandise transactions in one central platform.

Advanced Security & Compliance

  • PCI DSS Compliance – Safeguard cardholder data with robust security protocols.
  • Encryption & Tokenization – Protect sensitive payment details during and after each transaction.
  • Fraud Detection Tools – Monitor suspicious activity in real time to mitigate potential losses.

Robust Reporting & Real-Time Insights

  • User-Friendly Dashboards – Track incoming payments, generate custom reports, and reconcile funds quickly.
  • Automated Settlements – Simplify end-of-day procedures for a smoother back-office experience.
  • Customized Reporting – Segment data by department, fee type, or payment method for better budgeting and forecasting.

Dedicated Client Support

  • Onboarding Assistance – Our experts guide you through setup and integration with existing campus systems.
  • Ongoing Technical Support – Access 24/7 help to ensure minimal downtime and rapid issue resolution.
  • Scalable Solutions – Adapt payment services to meet the needs of both small school districts and large university systems.

Get Matched With the Right Payment Solutions

Answer a few quick questions about your payment processing needs. Your insights will help us connect you with the best solutions to support your business.

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Seamless Banking Solutions for Schools

Beyond payment processing, we offer banking and treasury solutions designed to support your institution’s financial needs.

Let’s build a comprehensive financial strategy that works for your school. 

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Get Up to $300 in Payment Processing Statement Credits

Open your new Midland States Bank payment processing account by June 30, 2025, and enjoy up to six months of $50 monthly checking statement credits—totaling up to $300. Experience flexible, secure payment solutions with no multi-year commitment required.*

*Promotional offer is available with the establishment of a new payment processing account by new or existing Midland customers. Offer may not be combined with any other Merchant Services promotions or incentives. No multi-year commitment required. To qualify, you must:

Open and be approved for a new Midland States Bank Merchant Account by June 30, 2025.

New merchant account must be actively accepting and settling card payments by July 31, 2025.

Deposit your merchant processing funds into an eligible Midland States Bank business checking account.

Keep the approved account in an open status and be actively accepting and settling card payments at the time the statement credit is issued.

Eligible customers will receive a $50 monthly DDA statement credit for up to six (6) months, totaling a maximum of $300. The promotional credit is based on total account fees and charges billed during the initial six (6) months following new account opening, excluding equipment, chargebacks, and adjustments for each respective month.

For example, a new merchant account opened and approved on April 15, 2025, will begin qualifying for credits after successfully onboarding and settling card payments. The credit will appear on the next DDA statement. i.e. If the first payment was posted in May, the last credit would be posted in October. If the merchant account closes or if the merchant proceeds transition to another bank or account, the credits will terminate at that time.

Midland States Bank reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, suspend, or terminate the promotion at any time.

Midland States Bank is a registered Independent Sales Organization of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Concord, CA.

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