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# Post-Dated Cheques (PDC)

> Track cheques collected for future fee payments

## What is a PDC?

A Post-Dated Cheque (PDC) is a cheque collected from a student/parent today but dated for a future date. Common in institutes where parents pay fees in advance via multiple cheques.

## Recording a PDC

Go to **Fees → PDCs → Add PDC** and fill in:

* Student name
* Cheque number
* Bank name
* Cheque date (the future date written on the cheque)
* Amount

## PDC Statuses

| Status        | Meaning                             |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Pending**   | Cheque collected, not yet deposited |
| **Deposited** | Cheque submitted to bank            |
| **Cleared**   | Payment confirmed by bank           |
| **Bounced**   | Cheque returned / dishonoured       |

## Depositing a PDC

When the cheque date arrives:

1. Go to **Fees → PDCs**
2. Find the cheque and click **Mark as Deposited**
3. Once the bank confirms, click **Mark as Cleared**

Clearing a PDC automatically records the payment against the student's fee balance.

## Bounced Cheques

If a cheque bounces:

1. Mark it as **Bounced**
2. The payment is NOT added to the student's balance
3. Follow up with the parent for a replacement payment

## PDC Reminders

Upcoming PDC due dates appear in the dashboard **Attention Feed** so you never miss a deposit.