# Collect Payments

Record tuition and fee payments from students.

* See who's paid and who owes at a glance
* Parents can pay in installments—just record each one
* Balances update instantly

### 1. Open Accounting

From the main dashboard, click **Accounting**.

![Opening Accounting.](/files/PfWEScBWkDEwmOjDTomd)

### 2. Select a Student and Fee

In the student list on the left, select the student. Click the **plus icon (+)** next to the fee you're collecting.

![Selecting a student and fee.](/files/Vq776dFA7VKMhKm3RZj7)

### 3. Enter the Payment

Enter the amount. eSkool supports partial payments—one fee can be paid over multiple installments. Click **Save**.

![Entering the payment.](/files/MRfAIjQIC6f12c2qSpgs)

### 4. Check Payment Status

The student's balance updates immediately. View outstanding balances in the **Students** module.

![Payment tracking.](/files/eabU4WDaC7FeMBqLluTL)


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