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Fees cron and online pay ops

Autopay, dunning, simulated checkout, optional Razorpay, and receipt email.

This fees & finance guide covers fee management software for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for online fee collection software, school billing software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Ops setup workflow

  1. Set FEES_CRON_SECRET in server environment.
  2. Schedule scripts/run-school-cron.sh daily (e.g. 05:30 IST) - posts autopay + dunning.
  3. Staging / no gateway: FEES_ONLINE_PAYMENT_MODE=simulated (mirror NEXT_PUBLIC_… for UI).
  4. Optional live Razorpay: set mode=razorpay, keys, and webhook - not required for go-live.
  5. Validate SMTP via /settings/email-test before first receipt email.
JobEndpointSchedule
Autopay run duePOST /api/fees/autopay/run-dueDaily via run-school-cron.sh
Dunning ladderPOST /api/fees/dunning/runDaily via run-school-cron.sh
Dunning previewGET /api/fees/dunning/previewBefore first production run

Manual usage

  • /fees/settings/dunning - Preview affected → Run dunning now.
  • /fees/autopay - Run due mandates (staff fee-ops or cron secret).
  • Retry failed receipt emails from /fees/payment-history or /fees/receipts.

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is fee management software?+

Autopay, dunning, simulated checkout, optional Razorpay, and receipt email. This is a core topic in Fees & finance on Schoolyi.

How do I set up fees cron and online pay ops in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during structures, collection, receipts, and budgets. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

How does Schoolyi handle fees cron workflow?+

Autopay, dunning, simulated checkout, optional Razorpay, and receipt email.

Is there a fee management software guide for school administrators?+

Yes. This article is part of the public Fees & finance documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.

Who manages fees cron and online pay ops at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually fees & finance and front-office staff responsible for fee management software. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support online fee collection software?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on fee management software.

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