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Athletic Fees
A better way to collect Athletic Fees
Streamline sign-ups and payments to help students join teams, build character, and make lasting memories. Allow installment payments to make it easier for students to join the team!
Collecting fees has never been this painless
Stop chasing parents down and make it easier for them to come to you.
Let parents pay in instalments
- Give parents the flexibility to pay over time instead of all at once.
Flexible payment methods
- Let parents pay the way they want—from credit cards to payment apps and more.
Multi-language support
- Take confusion out of the equation. Let each parent make transactions in the language they prefer.
Simple, safe, and secure
Collecting is easier with payment technology you can trust
Customizable campaign types
- Collect tournament fees, money for sports equipment, and more.
Simple steps for parents
- Paying fees takes just a few clicks from the comfort of their own homes.
Safe & secure
- All financial and personal information is kept in a secure database designed to comply with major privacy laws.
No more missing paperwork
Use forms and waivers to collect the info you need from athletes and parents as soon as they pay their fees.
Customize your forms
- Add custom form elements to get any info you need—from parental permission to food allergies and beyond.
Tie forms to payments
- Attach forms to the collection page for your fees and make sure they’re completed before payments can be made.
Send reminders
- See which student athletes have outstanding fees in the admin and use FutureFund’s built-in messaging tools to send friendly reminders.
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FutureFund's flexible payment methods and installment plans remove obstacles, while multi-language support and AI translations eliminate communication barriers and make the process smoother for everyone.
Streamline document collection
Tie custom forms and waivers to payments to collect all the info you need when students sign up! Never fish a form out of the bottom of a backpack again!
Protect personal and payment information
Keep sensitive data in a secure database built to comply with major privacy laws. No need for multiple platforms—FutureFund keeps track of it all!
And so much more...
Accept multiple payment methods
Improve access via online payments
AI translation support
Tax-deductible receipts
Forms and waivers for easy document collection
Built-in messaging system
Mobile optimized
ADA compliant
Shareable links and QR codes
Attach hype videos to campaigns
Add member discounts
Track offline payments
Issue refunds
Automatic dues apportionment
Secure parent directory
Clean and accurate financial reports
Join over the 2,000 schools using FutureFund
Schools that sign up get full access to all of FutureFund's features—it's always free and it always will be.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if students can’t pay their athletic fees?
It depends on the rules for your state and district. Some states like California have waiver programs to help students who can’t afford to pay their fees, but this is not always enough.
Booster clubs and fundraisers may help cover these gaps, but you still want to encourage as many students to pay their fees as possible so your team’s survival doesn’t depend on them. Using FutureFund makes it easier to collect these fees and gives you powerful fundraising features as well.
Booster clubs and fundraisers may help cover these gaps, but you still want to encourage as many students to pay their fees as possible so your team’s survival doesn’t depend on them. Using FutureFund makes it easier to collect these fees and gives you powerful fundraising features as well.
What expenses do athletic fees cover for school teams and clubs?
Athletic fees for K-12 school teams and clubs typically cover:
- Uniforms and equipment
- Transportation for away games and tournaments
- Facility maintenance for fields, gyms, and locker rooms
- Stipends for coaches and assistants
- Payment for game-day referees and other officials
- League fees and insurance
- Miscellaneous costs like awards, team banquets, and administrative expenses
These costs can add up quickly—so collecting fees is extremely important for successful teams. The easier you can make it, the more of these things your team will be able to pay for comfortably.
Is it hard to collect athletic fees in FutureFund?
Not at all! Collecting athletic fees is a lot like selling an item in your online store. Once you’ve created your account, it takes just a few minutes to start a campaign to collect athletic fees. You can then set the price for the fee you’re collecting, manage capacity and waitlisting, and add waivers, forms, or other attachments.
Can I use FutureFund to collect fees for other extracurricular clubs as well?
Definitely. You can use FutureFund to collect fees for school bands, drama clubs, chess teams, or any other extracurricular program that requires them.
How do I let parents pay athletic fees in installments?
Absolutely! In the campaign builder, click the Installment Plan menu and check the box marked “Enable payment by installments”. Then select the number of installments parents will be able to split their payments into when paying fees.
How do I limit the number of sign-ups for an athletic team or club?
In the campaign builder, click the Campaign Options menu and navigate to the “Sign Up Capacity and Waitlisting” section. Choose Simple from the options that appear and put the number of available sign ups in the Inventory box.
What languages does FutureFund offer translation support for?
FutureFund lets you enable AI translations for the following languages so donors can read your forms and waivers more easily:
- English
- Spanish
- Korean
- Haitian Creole
- Russian
- Vietnamese
- Chinese (Simplified)
For help translating into other languages, please email FutureFund Support (support@futurefund.com) with your request. Visit our support page on translations for more help managing them.
How does FutureFund keep purchaser information safe and secure?
FutureFund is built to comply with all major financial regulations and data privacy laws governing PTAs and school groups in the United States. This includes Federal and state-specific legislation, such as:
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
- The California Consumer Privacy Act
- Assembly Bill 1584
- The Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS)
Our platform also uses current technologies designed to provide extra layers of security when handling sensitive information. See our Privacy Policy for more information.