IMPROVED PAYMENT SYSTEM MORE CONVENIENT FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS

MENOMONIE, Wis., May 23 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stout issued the following news release:

University of Wisconsin-Stout has upgraded its online payment system.

The system features several enhanced features, including third-party access, automatic payment scheduling, text-message notices and Secure Vault Payment.

With third-party access, students can grant parents, or others, electronic access to billing and payment information. "For many busy students, the ability to authorize parents to sign, check balances and even make payments will be a big relief," said Rick Olson, director of Student Business Services.

Automatic payment scheduling also is new. "Students can now prearrange to make payments when they are due and when funds are available," Olson said.

With text-message notification, students and third parties can opt to receive reminders about new bills, payments due and scheduled payments being processed, Olson said.

"Plus, users can now save their profiles so they don't have to remember or re-enter information," Olson added.

The system soon will offer Secure Vault Payment, a safer and more immediate form of electronic check payment. "With SVP, our customers can access their bank websites from a drop-down menu on our site," Olson said. "From there, they can view the available balance on their bank accounts and initiate payments from the security of their bank's website."

Olson plans other changes to enhance convenience. In June, students should be able to pay university housing deposits online, and a mobile app will allow anyone with an Internet-enabled phone to view their accounts, browse the online store and make payments in a more readable format.

"All these new features, like the notification system, automatic payment scheduler and SVP will dramatically improve our customers' ability to manage their accounts and avoid surprises," Olson said. For any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at htsyndication@hindustantimes.com