Transaction Fees for SchoolPay Payments Begin 2024-25 School Year 

Effective August 28, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) will introduce a transaction fee for all student fee payments made through SchoolPay. This online payment platform offers a secure and efficient way for families to manage school-related payments online.  

The transaction fee helps cover the costs of offering this convenient online service.  

For families paying fees for multiple students at once, the transaction fee will only appear once during checkout. For those who prefer not to pay online, we continue to accept all forms of payment in person at both the district and school offices. 

SchoolPay is a safe and convenient way for families to view and pay all student fees or fines from any device. Families can use credit/debit cards or electronic checks for payments. Parents and guardians can login to your Source account to access your student’s SchoolPay account. 

SchoolPay Transaction Fee Details: 

Previous rates:

• $1 per transaction for payments ranging from $1 to $14.99 
• $1.95 per transaction for payments from $15.00 to $49.99 
• 3.99% of the transaction amount for payments of $50 or more 

New rates:

• $1.00 per transactions for payments ranging from $1.00 to $14.99
• $1.75 per transaction for payments from $15.00 to $49.99
• 3.75% of the transaction amount for payments of $50.00 or more

SPS does not receive any of this transaction fee. 

As with other online payment systems, a detailed receipt, including any convenience fees, will be provided before you finalize your payment. 

We appreciate your understanding as we continue to improve our services for the SPS community. 

Read more about using SchoolPay to make school-related payments.  

Contact for Questions: accountingoffice@seattleschools.org