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# Fee Installments

> Set up installment schedules for batch fee payments

## What are Installments?

Installments let you define a payment schedule for a batch — when each portion of the fee is due and how much. Parents see the upcoming due dates on their portal.

## Setting Up Installments

Go to **Batches → \[Batch Name] → Installments** and add entries:

| Field            | Example                   |
| ---------------- | ------------------------- |
| Installment name | "Term 1", "April Payment" |
| Due date         | 10 April 2026             |
| Amount           | ₹15,000                   |

Add as many installments as needed. They don't need to sum to the total fee — they're due-date reminders, not payment locks.

## How Installments Appear

* Students and parents see upcoming installments with due dates on their portal
* Overdue installments are highlighted in red
* Admins see installment status per student on the fee page

## Late Fee Interaction

If late fees are enabled in Settings, they are calculated from the **installment due date**, not the start of the month. This ensures the late fee only kicks in after the agreed payment window.

## Editing Installments

You can add, edit, or delete installments at any time. Changes apply to all students in the batch immediately.