Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

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Step-by-Step Guide for Parents: Getting started with e~Funds for Schools

CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT

Before starting, be sure you have your Student’s ID Number from the school. If you do not have one yet, contact the school.
  1. Visit www.finleysd.org and click on the eFunds Parent Portal link at the top of the page.
  2. Click on Register Here.
  3. Provide requested information.
  4. Click Sign Up!
  5. Use the Student ID Number your school has provided you, along with your student’s last name. Click Add. Add multiple students at this time if you have more than one child.
  6. Once all students have been added, click Continue to Account Overview. You are now ready to make a payment.
NOTE: You will not need to perform registration in the future. Please remember your username and password for return users.

PAYMENT METHOD SET UP

  1. Under Payment Options, click Make a Payment
  2. Enter Credit/Debit Card information.
  3. Click Save.
  4. Return to Payment.

VIEW PAYMENT HISTORY

  1. Under Payment Options, click View Payment History.
  2. Your past 30-day history will be displayed.
  3. Click the drop-down menu on the right to view payments for your current or previous school year.

SCHEDULE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT

  1. Under Payment Options, click Make a Payment.
  2. Select the student you wish to make a payment for.
  3. Enter the dollar amount you would like to deposit for each student.
  4. Select the date in which you would like to make your payment.
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Verify your payment information is correct and accept convenience fee(s).
  7. Click Submit.
  8. Print receipt for your records.

SCHEDULE RECURRING PAYMENTS

  1. Under Payment Options, click Schedule a Pre-Authorized Payment.
  2. Select the student you wish to make a payment for.
  3. Enter the dollar amount you would like to deposit for each student.
  4. Select the date in which you would like to make your payment and repeat frequency.
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Verify your payment information is correct and accept convenience fee(s).
  7. Click Submit.
  8. Print receipt for your records.