--- title: How to Make a Custom Payment for an Activity description: Learn how to use the provider’s payment page to select an activity, enter a payment amount, and securely complete your payment. --- [Skip to content](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/how-to-make-a-custom-payment-for-an-activity#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![ASHQ Logo Vert Flat.png\]](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png?height=40&name=ASHQ%20Logo%20Vert%20Flat.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/) [Go to afterschoolhq.com](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/?hsLang=en) Hi! How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [AHQ Help Center](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. [Parents & Registrants](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en) 3. [Billing & Payments](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#billing-payments) # How to Make a Custom Payment for an Activity ## Learn how to use the provider’s payment page to select an activity, enter a payment amount, and securely complete your payment. This guide explains how parents can make a payment through a provider’s payment page. You’ll learn how to select an activity, enter a payment amount, review your payment details, and securely complete your payment. 00:17: this guide explains how to make a custom payment for an activity 00:22: Start by opening the provider's payment page to begin making a payment for an 00:26: activity 00:28: Click Select an activity to choose the activity you'd like to make a payment for. 00:32: You'll see the child and activity associated with your account 00:36: Enter the amount you'd like to pay. 00:38: You can enter any amount based on your payment needs 00:42: Use the note field to add any additional information about the payment. 00:47: Review the payment details to make sure the activity, amount, and any notes are 00:51: correct before continuing 00:54: If you need to make another payment, click Add another payment and repeat the 00:57: process for the additional payment. 01:00: When you've finished adding your payments, click Done to continue 01:05: Review the payment summary to confirm the activities and amounts you've selected. 01:10: When everything looks correct, click Continue to payment to choose your payment 01:13: method. 01:15: Select an available payment method, or add a new card or bank account to complete 01:20: your payment 01:22: Review the subtotal to confirm the amount you're about to pay. 01:26: If you need to make any changes, click Back to return to the payment details and 01:30: update your selections 01:32: Once everything is correct, click Pay Now to securely submit your payment. 01:38: You've now learned how to make a payment for an activity. 01:40: Thanks for watching!   ### **1. Open the Provider Page** Start by opening the provider’s payment page to begin making a payment for an activity. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2Fg7BrveVHFWEywXzFWCgkiz_doc.png?alt=media&token=e5fa8b90-4daf-4b5a-be0b-0bd1dbd7d601&time=1786640757382) > **💡 Tip:** Make sure you are using the payment page provided by your activity provider.   ### **2. Select an Activity** Click **“Select an activity”** to choose the activity you’d like to make a payment for. You’ll see the child and activity associated with your account. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2F1tKuvDrDvppGk2Qg6XPoFX_doc.png?alt=media&token=96d1d5d6-97ab-4fe6-9722-f6c8aa8b3db8&time=1786640757385) > **💡 Tip:** Review the child and activity carefully to make sure you’re making the payment for the correct program.   ### **3. Enter Payment Amount** Enter the amount you’d like to pay. You can enter any amount based on your payment needs. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FmxidGiavDMYXLVzxvuowQR_doc.png?alt=media&token=0264b5f2-ca5b-4cb8-8bdc-e25adc395506&time=1786640757386) > **💡 Tip:** If you’re making a partial payment, enter only the amount you would like to pay at this time.   ### **4. Add a Note** Use the note field to add any additional information about the payment. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FxwHNdJdK6xCQSe3KZbLNDy_doc.png?alt=media&token=af64b5eb-779e-4cb9-9e2f-b542a19b2f3b&time=1786640757387) > **💡Tip:** Adding a note can be helpful when you want to provide additional context about what the payment is for.   ### **5. Review Payment Details** Review the payment details to make sure the activity, amount, and any notes are correct before continuing. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2F6KvfTpzgd1fyirG95fo9ZK_doc.png?alt=media&token=9e311466-48c0-4aca-a937-14ea74570df9&time=1786640757388) > **💡Tip:** Take a moment to confirm all payment information before moving forward. This can help prevent payments from being applied to the wrong activity.   ### **6. Add Another Payment** If you need to make another payment, click **“Add another payment”** and repeat the process for the additional payment. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FkVoquFV69uCJ5uQCRXv8gh_doc.png?alt=media&token=f9a54468-a1eb-4cc3-9c3d-10fdc35d7d9e&time=1786640757389) > **💡Tip:** This option can be useful when you need to make payments for multiple activities or children during the same payment session.   ### **7. Finish Adding Payments** When you’ve finished adding your payments, click **“Done”** to continue. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2F952Xw6UdNAMrVnmZM11YWm_doc.png?alt=media&token=0c42fbeb-8ac0-4d5b-b61e-e8799e93f734&time=1786640757391) > **💡Tip:** Make sure you’ve added all the payments you want to make before clicking **“Done”**.   ### **8. Review Payment Summary** Review the payment summary to confirm the activities and amounts you’ve selected. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FkinojTWLjbUBqSHdnrzV8h_doc.png?alt=media&token=f72ed592-2eb2-4c46-b3cb-47ef56c100af&time=1786640757393) > **💡Tip:** Verify the total amount and each activity before proceeding to payment.   ### **9. Proceed to Payment** When everything looks correct, click **“Continue to payment”** to choose your payment method. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FgjGjb2QD2vS9B9tXohzHW7_doc.png?alt=media&token=8cbc445c-af54-4bb4-bdcf-229dc77e95be&time=1786640757394)   ### **10. Select a Payment Method** Select an available payment method, or add a new card or bank account to complete your payment. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FwQkoJ2JA6KeeLmj7jcdZV6_doc.png?alt=media&token=2b530664-f1aa-4ad5-987f-d609155ef178&time=1786640757395) > **💡Tip:** If you’re adding a new payment method, make sure the card or bank account information is entered correctly before continuing.   ### **11. Review Your Subtotal** Review the subtotal to confirm the amount you’re about to pay. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FfYSPcAevv37UxFrEzitRNU_doc.png?alt=media&token=4fbcb90a-870d-48ca-9f41-832dcd362bf2&time=1786640757396) > **💡Tip:** If you added multiple payments, review the subtotal carefully to make sure all selected payments are included.   ### **12. Make Changes if Needed** If you need to make any changes, click **“Back”** to return to the payment details and update your selections. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2FpExGRxLyihDpBH7X3j6e7V_doc.png?alt=media&token=14c04872-998a-4b18-bd5c-8bf6c391e3ee&time=1786640757397) > **💡Tip:** It’s better to make any necessary changes before submitting the payment.   ### **13. Complete Payment** Once everything is correct, click **“Pay Now”** to securely submit your payment. ![](https://storage.app.guidde.com/v0/b/guidde-production.appspot.com/o/quickguiddeScreenshots%2FqYRUAwYcU3bXLuW84uJ30yacbVS2%2FoH2p4RwCUEqSWrsvsa8wEF%2Fe6UjWFeWA9m2QiFoy2aD8X_doc.png?alt=media&token=e8c8289e-e665-413b-84be-39e975213fbc&time=1786640757408) > 💡**Tip:** Wait for the payment confirmation before closing the page to make sure your payment was successfully submitted. --- #### **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I choose how much I want to pay?** **A:** Yes. The payment page allows you to enter the amount you would like to pay for the selected activity. **Q: Can I make payments for more than one activity?** **A:** Yes. You can use **Add another payment** to add additional payments before completing the transaction. **Q: Can I make a partial payment?** **A:** Yes. You can enter the amount you would like to pay rather than paying the full amount at once. **Q: Can I add a note to my payment?** **A:** Yes. You can use the note field to provide additional information about your payment. **Q: Can I change my payment details before submitting**? **A:** Yes. Click **Back** to return to the payment details and make any necessary changes before completing your payment. **Q: What payment methods can I use?** **A:** The available payment methods will be shown when you proceed to payment. You may also have the option to add a card or bank account. **Q: How do I know if my payment was submitted?** **A:** After clicking **Pay Now**, look for the payment confirmation to verify that the transaction was successfully submitted. **Q: What if I need help with the amount I should pay?** **A:** If you’re unsure how much you should pay, contact the **activity provider** directly for clarification before submitting your payment.   💡If you experience any issues or have further questions with **“How to Make a Custom Payment for an Activity”**, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team at [**support@afterschoolhq.com**](mailto:support@afterschoolhq.com)***.*** - [Welcome to AfterSchool HQ!](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/welcome-to-afterschool-hq?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/welcome-to-afterschool-hq?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Parents & Registrants](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Your Account](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#your-account) - [Registration](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#registration) - [Check In & Check Out](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#check-in-check-out) - [Billing & Payments](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/parents-registrants?hsLang=en#billing-payments) - [Activity Providers](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Account & Settings](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#account-settings) - [Creating & Managing Activities](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#creating-managing-activities) - [Activity Billing & Pricing](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#activity-billing-pricing) - [Sharing & Promoting Activities](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#sharing-promoting-activities) - [Registration & Enrollment](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#registration-enrollment) - [Student Roster & Communication](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#student-roster-communication) - [Attendance](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#attendance) - [Check In & Check Out](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#check-in-check-out) - [Forms & Surveys](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#forms-surveys) - [Payments & Accounting](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#payments-accounting) - [Staff & Volunteers](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#staff-volunteers) - [Reports & Data](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#reports-data) - [Integrations](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/activity-providers?hsLang=en#integrations) - [Referral Partners](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/referral-partners?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/knowledge/contact-us?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://support.afterschoolhq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ahq-flight-logo@0-75x-3.png?width=21&height=24&name=ahq-flight-logo@0-75x-3.png "Chill listening crop-3")](https://go.afterschoolhq.com/?hsLang=en) AfterSchool HQ Help Center Copyright © 2026, AfterSchool HQ