jmc partners with Nelnet Payment Services to bring online payment options to the jmc Family portal, mobile app, and General Store. To get started, contact Nelnet to set up your account; after a few quick questions, your account will be activated within 30 days and ready to process online payments.
Follow the steps below to start accepting online payments from families.
Step One: Head to the Nelnet Payment Services website and enter your school information to begin the enrollment process.
💡Helpful Tip: Have questions about the enrollment process? Contact Nelnet Payment Services by phone at 866-431-4637, email, or website.
Step Two: Address the following payment settings questions from jmc Tech Support once your vendor application has been approved by Nelnet Payment Services:
Would you like to implement a Convenience Fee for families to cover Nelnet’s transaction fees?
If yes, notify jmc of the flat fee you would like to charge.
If no, your school will not apply any convenience fees.
What’s the lowest deposit you’ll accept from families?
For Lunch/Tuition & Fees payments, the minimum can be set between $5.00 and $10.00.
For the General Store, the minimum can be set as low as $1.00.
What’s the highest deposit you’ll allow from families?
For Lunch/Tuition & Fees, the maximum is $5,000.00.
For the General Store, the maximum is $10,000.00.
When families settle charges in the Tuition & Fees module, would you like them to pay specific fees or the overall account balance?
We suggest permitting families to pay towards specific fees as it facilitates more comprehensive reporting.
How many bank accounts would your district like to use?
The base plan ($300.00) includes two bank accounts (Lunch, Tuition & Fees, specific fees, or General Store). A third account may be added for an additional charge.
💡 Helpful Tip: To review your payment settings once they have been established by jmc Tech Support, go to Online Payments > Online Payments Settings in jmc Office.
✨ Fun Fact: Did you know you can enable online payments just for the General Store? Even if your school doesn’t use Lunch or Tuition & Fees, our Tech Support team can link your Nelnet account to the store.