--- title: April slug: april docTags: createdAt: 2025-04-02T16:46:40.670Z --- ## New Feature: Direct Deposit (eCheck) with Authorize.Net **Release Date:** April 28, 2025 ampEducator now supports **Direct Deposit (eCheck)** payments through Authorize.Net, allowing Students to make payments directly from their **U.S. bank accounts**, giving institutions and Students more flexible payment options. - **eCheck (Direct Deposit) Support: **Schools using **Authorize.Net** as their payment merchant can now enable **eCheck** to allow payments directly from Students' U.S. bank accounts. - **Merchant Setup: **To enable eCheck, schools must update their **Authorize.Net Merchant** settings under **Institution Config / Accounts / Payments**. - **Student Payment Options: **Once enabled, you can choose between **Credit Card** or **Direct Deposit** when making an online payment. Direct Deposit payments require entering the Account Holder Name, Account Type (Chequing or Savings), Routing Number, and Account Number. - **Payment Timing: **Direct Deposit payments are **not instant** and may take **up to 7 business days** to be received and approved. Payment statuses are updated daily within ampEducator, and staff can manually refresh the payment status if needed. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dAaYdF15xm67t_NLKoQQv/rWOtq0uOkLIuFNmstfzXs_screen-shot-2025-04-28-at-10646-pm.png) :::Iframe{iframeHeight="0" code=""} ## New Features: Student Deposits **Release Date: **April 1, 2025 We’re excited to announce the launch of the **Student Deposits** feature in ampEducator! Institutions can now easily invoice, collect, manage, and apply student deposits toward future fees. - **Deposit Invoicing: **Users can now add deposits as invoice items by clicking the **bank icon** in the invoice. Simply add a description and total amount, then save the deposit and post the invoice as usual. - **New Deposits Section: **Once a deposit invoice is paid, the amount will appear in a new **Deposits** section under **Students / Accounts / Deposits**. Deposits are only shown here once payment is applied. - **Apply or Unapply Deposits:** Deposits can be applied to specific invoices or charges by expanding the deposit and selecting which items to apply or unapply from—similar to the process used for payments and adjustments. - **Student Account Summary Integration:** The total deposit available for each Student will be displayed in their **Account Summary** for easy reference. - **Deposit Activity Tracking:** All deposit actions, including applied amounts, are recorded under the **Activity** tab as ‘Deposit Applied,’ with a reference to the related invoice or charge. - **New Deposits Tab in Accounts:** A dedicated **Deposits** tab is now available under **Home / Accounts**, where you can view all deposit transactions across the institution. - The default account for deposits is **2100 Deposits**, configurable under **Institution Config / Accounts / Defaults**. Account codes can be adjusted if needed. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dAaYdF15xm67t_NLKoQQv/xfl4nGEfbkxfOZgWtRP78_screen-shot-2025-04-01-at-11423-pm.png) ### New Deposits Features Video Walkthrough ::Iframely{originalUrl="https://scribehow.com/embed/New_Feature_Student_Deposits__Grz4E3tYRpariIbYELBEbg?as=video" embedUrl="https://scribehow.com/embed/New_Feature_Student_Deposits__Grz4E3tYRpariIbYELBEbg?as=video" title="Scribe | Embed New_Feature_Student_Deposits__Grz4E3tYRpariIbYELBEbg" html="
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