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Billing Management


August 16, 2023

Dear Parents,

We are very excited to introduce our new online billing module. This new feature will be available via your existing mySelwyn online account as of Monday, August 21, 2023. 

Once logged in to mySelwyn, a “Billing” tab will be available on the navigation toolbar at the top of the window. 
 
This new module will allow you to view your statement, manage your payment methods and submit payments directly from mySelwyn. Please refer to the following sections for step-by-step instructions on how to proceed.

  • Review Your Current Bill and Account Status
  • Set Up “Auto-Pay” - Automatic Payment (Pre-Authorized Payment Plan)
  • Save and Manage Payment Methods
  • Make a Payment
  • Review Scheduled Payments

The introduction of our new online billing module is an important advancement that will bring change to the billing process. The following is an explanation of what will change and what will stay the same.

What Will Change?

  • Invoices and statements will no longer be sent by mail.
    • All billing and account status information will be available online through mySelwyn.
    • Billing amounts will be charged to your account according to the frequency you selected when completing your Educational Services Contract (semi-annually, quarterly or annually). 

  • Registration to a Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement will need to be done through mySelwyn.
    • If you wish to register for pre-authorized debit payments, you will need to sign up online to “Auto-Pay” before September 1, 2023. (see Set Up “Auto-Pay”- Automatic Payment instructions).
    • Please note that online registration to Auto-Pay is required even if you have already sent us your PAD agreement for 2023-2024. 

  • All additional billings (out-of-town trips, ASP, breakfast, athletics fees, etc.) charged throughout the year will not be included in your “Auto-Pay” (PAD Agreement) installments.
    • “Auto-Pay” installments are set up to include all basic charges stipulated in the Educational Services Contract.
    • All other additional fees billed throughout the year will need to be paid separately. Online payment is available.

What Will Not Change?

  • Payment frequency will not change.
    • You will be billed according to the payment frequency you selected when completing your Educational Services Agreement, which is either semi-annually, quarterly or monthly.
    • Note that monthly and quarterly payment plans include interest fees.
  • Payment method options will not change.
    • In addition to online payments through mySelwyn, all existing payment methods will continue to be available. These include payment by cheque, online bill payment, wire transfer, and pre-authorized debit.
Another element that will not change is our commitment to support you through this transition. If you have any questions about the new billing module, please reach out to Mrs. Pia Lalli at lallip@selwyn.ca or Mr. Alex Scott at scotta@selwyn.ca in the Business Office. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 
Alexandre Scott
Chief Financial Officer
 

Detailed Instructions

List of 5 items.

  • Review Your Current Bill and Account Status

    The Current Bill section communicates the amount due for an upcoming payment and/or the sum of past due payments. Use this section to understand the total amount you are responsible for, when your payments are due, and the specific charges driving the amount due. 

    To view your Current Bill, hover over Billing on the navigation tool bar and select Current Bill

    1 – Amount Due
    The Amount due (at the top left corner) indicates the amount owed on your next Payment Plan instalment, the amount of an individual charge (additional billing) with a nearing due date, and/or the cumulative amount of past due charges.

    2 – Payment Due
    The Payment due date represents when the Amount due must be paid by.
    • Note that additional fees (ex: ASP, out-of-town trips, athletics fees) are not included in the Payment plan instalment amounts. They have their own respective Payment due dates and will not be automatically paid if you register to Auto-Pay.
    A status of Past due appears if a payment is missed. Past due balances are subject to interest fees.

    3 – Review Recently Made Charges, Credits, and Payments
    All transactions (e.g. charges, credits, payments) that occur within the active statement period appear under Recent Activity. Credits and payments are presented in parentheses to indicate they have reduced your overall balance.

    To change the period presented under Recent activity, select an option in the drop-drop list to update the charges, credits and payments displayed.


  • Set Up “Auto-Pay” - Automatic Payment (Pre-Authorized Payment Plan)

     
    Families wishing to sign-up for one of our pre-authorized payment plans will need to register for automatic payments (Auto-Pay) on the new online billing module. Auto-Pay eliminates the need to manually log in and make payments each time a payment plan installment is due. Once enrolled, the upcoming amount due as defined in your payment plan is withdrawn automatically from your bank account.

    Please note that you will need to register online even if you have already submitted the PAPPs form with your Educational Services Contract. We apologize for this inconvenience, but for legal purposes, the system does not allow us to do this on your behalf.

    1 – Enroll in Auto-Pay
    To get started, hover over Billing in the navigation tool bar and select Current Billing.
    Then under Auto-Pay, select Enroll in Auto-Pay.
     
    Toggle Allow automatic withdrawals based on payment plan and then review the outlined scheduled payment dates to understand your payment frequency and duration.
     

    Select your Payment method and enter the corresponding Card details. Once complete, select Enroll.  Please note credit cards are not accepted.

    2 – Review Your Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Agreement
    The Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) agreement contains important information about your Auto-Pay plan, including your payment schedule and the amount debited from your bank account. 
    To review your PAD agreement, select Edit Auto-Pay and then select View PAD agreement.
     
    3 – Pause or Resume Auto-Pay
    If you would like to disable Auto-Pay to prevent automatic withdrawals from your bank account, simply select Edit Auto-Pay and deselect the Allow automatic withdrawals based on payment plan toggle. You will always have the option to re-enroll to Auto-Pay later. 

    4 – Change Your Auto-Pay Payment Method
    If you wish to change the bank account linked to Auto-Pay, select Edit Auto-Pay, change the Payment Method and Card details as needed, and then select Save.
     


  • Save and Manage Payment Methods

    The Billing module allows you to save payment methods in order to facilitate payment invoices as they come due. The payment methods currently offered are debit cards and bank accounts. (Note that credit card payments are not available.) 

    To get started, hover over Billing in the navigation tool bar and select Payment Methods.

    1 – To Add a Debit Card
    1. Select Add credit or debit card.
    2. Enter a Payment method name. (enter a reference name of your choice)
    3. Optional : Select Use as a default payment method. If selected, this payment method will be the default choice when making future payments.
    4. Under Card information, select Enter card information and follow the prompts.
    5. Select Save.
    2 – To Add a Bank Account
    • Select Add bank account, and follow the same steps as above. 

         
  • Make a Payment

    In order to make a payment, hover over Billing in the navigation tool bar and select Current Bill, then locate and select Make a payment to begin the payment process.
    Once the payment process is initiated, select your Payment amount and then your Payment method.
    1 – Payment Amount
    The following payment amounts re available:
    • Minimum due equates to either:
      1. Your next payment plan installment
      2. An upcoming charge that is added outside of a payment plan (additional fees)
      3. The sum of past due charges
    • Full amount is the entire outstanding balance.
    • Other amount can be any amount greater than $1 (can be more or less than the Minimum due).
    If you are responsible for multiple student balances, the Other amount can be customized to target specific account balances individually.

    2 – Payment Method 
    For the Payment method, select Use a saved payment method and choose from an existing payment method, or add a new one by selecting either Add bank account. Saved payment methods are stored and usable for future payments.

    Another option is to select Direct debit. This option will prompt you to enter your payment information to process your payment.


  • Review Scheduled Payments

    Payment plans break balances up into smaller scheduled billings, allowing families to make installment payments throughout the year. The School offers three payment plans.
    1. Monthly Payment Plan
    2. Quarterly Payment Plan
    3. Semi-Annual Payment Plan
    The Semi-Annual plan is the default plan. The Monthly and Quarterly plans include an interest charge.

    To view Payment plans, hover over Billing in the navigation tool bar, select Payment plans. The Payment plan is broken down into two sections : Plan Info and Installments.

    1 – Plan Info
    Plan info displays the name of the Payment plan and the charges included in the plan that make up your overall balance. Note that additional fees (ex: ASP, out-of-town trips, athletics fees) are not included in Payment plans and will not be part of Payment plan installments.

    2 – Installments
    The Installments section displays the installment payments that make up your Payment plan. Each installment shows its due date, payment status, and the amount due.