Why Online Payments?

Simplify Your Finances

Use our integrated tools to invoice families, accept secure online payments, and auto-update your records—saving time and reducing confusion.

Integrated Payment Options Overview

Choose the Best Fit for Your Group

Option 1: Newtek (Recommended)

Flat 3% fee
Option to pass fee on to families
Direct deposit to your bank
Next-day funding
Multi-account support (group, teacher, parent)

Quick Comparison

	Newtek	PayPal
Flat Fee	3%	Variable

Pass Fee to Customer	Yes	No

Bank Deposit	Yes	Yes

Multi-Account Routing	Yes	Yes

Setup/Monthly Fees	None	None

Invoice Integration	Yes	Yes

Option 2: PayPal

Variable transaction fees
Group absorbs the cost
Request payout
No monthly fees
Multi-account support (group, teacher, parent)

Why Groups

Prefer Newtek

Transparent Fees: You control who pays the fee—your group or the customer.

Speed: Funds are deposited automatically the next business day.

No Surprises: No hidden or monthly fees.

Prefer Manual Payments?

You can still accept checks, cash, or third-party payments. Just record them manually in your Admin Panel to keep invoices up to date.

What Our Groups Are Saying

“Switching to Newtek helped our group cut admin time in half. We love the zero-cost option!”
— Co-op Leader, Illinois

“Families liked seeing the exact fees upfront, and we liked getting full payments the next day.”
— Homeschool Director, Florida

Reminder: Homeschool-Life.com processes and records payments. We do not disburse funds or manage accounting. This is not a full accounting platform.