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Apply tuition discounts

[For Admins + Billing Only Role] Learn how to apply discounts to charges.

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If a family receives financial aid, sibling discount, or there is a holiday closure, you can apply a tuition discount to any charge in brightwheel, whether it’s part of a billing plan or a one-time invoice.


Apply discounts

When creating charges, you'll see the option to add discounts to a specific charge by checking the Discount? box. Next, enter the discount amount either in dollars or as a percentage, add the discount description, and any notes for the families to see.

Create billing plans with a discount

  1. On the web, click Billing in the sidebar

  2. Press Select an action > Set up a billing plan

  3. Once you add a charge, click Actions > Edit charge next to the specific charge

  4. Check the Discount? box to include a discount, then Save

  5. Continue through the remaining steps, then click Create plan(s)

Apply discounts to one-time charges

  1. On the web, click Billing in the sidebar

  2. At the top, click Select an Action > Add a one-time charge

  3. Once you add a charge, click Actions > Edit charge next to the specific charge

  4. Check the Discount? box to include a discount, then Save

  5. Continue through the remaining steps, then click Create invoices


FAQs

Are discounts visible to families?

Yes! Families can see the discount amount, the discount description and reason, along with any custom notes added. Here's how it appears for families:

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