Supported Billing & Payment Setup Combinations
Learn which billing and payment configurations can be combined when setting up activities and registrations in AfterSchool HQ.
Not sure which payment options can be combined during checkout? Follow the instructions below to learn how payment method combinations work in AfterSchool HQ.
Providers can configure:
- Registration Fees
- Subscription Payments
- Payment Plans
- Coupons & Discounts
depending on how they want families to be charged during registration.
1. Registration Fee Only
Providers can charge a one-time registration fee during checkout.
💡 Tip: Registration fees are commonly used for enrollment, supply fees, or annual program costs.
2. Subscription Only
Providers can set up recurring subscription billing through Stripe.
💡 Tip: Subscription billing is ideal for weekly, monthly, or recurring program payments.
3. Registration Fee + Subscription
Providers can combine a one-time registration fee with a recurring subscription payment.
💡 Tip: This is one of the most common billing setups for after-school programs.
4. Registration Fee + Payment Plan
Registration fees can be divided into installments using payment plans.
💡 Tip: Payment plans help families spread larger registration costs over time instead of paying everything upfront.
5. Registration Fee + Subscription + Payment Plan
Providers can:
- Charge a registration fee
- Split the registration fee into installments
- AND charge recurring subscriptions simultaneously
💡 Tip: Payment plans currently apply to the registration fee portion only.
6. Coupons on Registration Fees
Coupons can be applied toward registration fees.
💡 Tip: This is useful for promotions, sibling discounts, or special enrollment campaigns.
7. Coupons on Subscriptions
Coupons can also be applied to subscription payments.
💡 Tip: Subscription coupons may reduce recurring billing amounts depending on Stripe coupon configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I combine registration fees and subscriptions together?
A: Yes. Providers can charge both a one-time registration fee and recurring subscription payments.
Q: Can payment plans be applied to subscriptions?
A: No. Payment plans currently apply only to registration fees.
Q: Can coupons be used on registration fees?
A: Yes. Coupons can be applied to registration fees.
Q: Can coupons be used on subscriptions?
A: Yes. Coupons can also be applied to subscription payments.
Q: Can I use a registration fee without a subscription?
A: Yes. Registration fees can be used independently.
Q: Can I use subscriptions without registration fees?
A: Yes. Providers can configure subscription-only billing.
Q: Can families pay registration fees in installments?
A: Yes. Registration fees can be divided into payment plans when configured by the provider.
💡If you experience any issues or have further questions with “Supported Billing & Payment Setup Combinations”, don't hesitate to get in touch with our support team at support@afterschoolhq.com.