Payment Methods

Forms of Payment

Electronic forms of payment are recommended since they are safer, quicker and in some cases, the cheapest for families to process payment. Some forms of electronic payment may charge families additional fees and these methods of payment are discouraged.

The account information below can be used to submit payment electronic. This information cannot be used to submit payment in-person at the bank, attempting to do so, could lead to a loss of funds.

Account Type: Business
Account contact: Misbahuddin Qidwai
Account name: The Crescent Academy
Address: 1112 Broad St., Endicott, NY 13760
Type of account: Checking
Bank: Citizens Bank
Routing Number: 021052053
Account Number: 74575710

For families looking to submit monthly tuition payments, The Crescent Academy recommends using eChecks debits.  eChecks debits reduces risk of loss, ensure on-time payment and is the least costly.

For families looking to submit a one-time payment at the start of the year, the recommended forms of payment are eCheck debit or check.

Form of Payment Type of Transfer Parent Cost per transaction Timeliness Safety (more ‘+’ is safer) Benefits Disadvantage How-to?
eCheck debit ACH free – Billed on 28th of each month

 

– Transfer occurs within 24 hours

 +++ On-time if funds are available Funds must be available, or an over draft fee and return check fee may apply Enroll in Auto pay here
Bill Pay ACH typically free, overnight delivery can be $10-20 – Needs to be submitted on 27th, to ensure timely payment

 

– Transfer occurs within 48 hours

 +++ On-time if executed early – Unless setup as recurring, can result in late-fees

 

– Has same challenges as above

 Your bank’s website
Bill Pay Check typically free, overnight delivery can be $10-20 – Needs to be submitted by 14th of the month to ensure timely payment ++ On-time if execute early Same as above Your bank’s website
Wire Wire $20+ – Transfer occurs within hours +++ On-time if funds are available and executed on time Second most expensive option Your bank branch
Check Check Cost of printed check, mail and/or cost of bringing to school Must be mailed by 21st of month to ensure timely payment + On-time if mailed on time and funds are available Funds must be available, or an over draft fee and return check fee may apply Check can get lost in mail or be a challenge to schedule an appointment to deliver in person Write a check and mail it, or hand it to the bursar
Cash N/A Cost of travel to bank, and school Schedule an appointment with the bursar, 14th – 21st of each month to deliver cash in person – If an appointment can be made early. – Funds must be available – Risk of getting lost/stolen

 

– Align schedules to deliver in person and on-time

 Withdraw and hand cash to bursar
Credit or debit card Stripe $20+ Must be made by 28th of the month to ensure timely payment +++ Ontime if executed by 28th This is perhaps the most expensive form of payment for families Use the MySchool link to pay via Stripe

Paying (in-person) by check/cash

For security reasons we no longer allow unannounced building access to those showing up without an appointment. A family choosing a to pay in-person (check or cash), must call (607) 416-4073 or email bursar@thecrescentacademy.org, to schedule an appointment. One can find the Bursar’s availability here.  Parents will receive a google calendar invite to document the appointment to pay dues. In-person payment is only recommended if the family is paying for the entire year. It can be time consuming and risky to use this form of payment in the long run for the following reasons:

i. Risk of withdrawing and carrying large sums of cash
ii. Time to withdraw cash or write a check
iii. Aligning calendars before due date to ensure timely payment

Digital Peer-to-Peer payment services (Venmo, Zelle, Cashapp, Paypal, etc.)

The Crescent Academy does not accept and issue receipts for payments made using any Peer-to-Peer form of payment.