How to set up, edit or delete fines for late fee payments
Create fine slabs applied automatically a set number of days after the due date.
You can set up fine slabs that define what students are charged for late fee payments.
Create a fine
- Click Menu → Administration → Finance → Fees → Create Fees → Generate Fine.
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public/images/articles/late-fee-fines-1.png- Enter the fine name.
- In Days after due date, enter the number of days after which the fine applies.
- Enter the fine amount according to the mode:
- Percentage: calculated on the student’s fee amount.
- Amount: the fixed amount entered.
- Click Create.
To add another slab, click Add fine slab.
Example
Due date 10 March, with two slabs:
| Slab | Applies after | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First | 5 days | 50 LYD |
| Second | 15 days | 100 LYD |
- Paid by 15 March: no fine.
- Paid 16–25 March: 50 LYD fine.
- Paid from 26 March: 100 LYD fine.
Edit or delete fines
- Edit: only before student payments have started.
- Delete: possible any time — delete all slabs first, then click Update.
Learn more: Cumulative fine calculation
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