Discounts in the ACMS Finance Module allow institutions to apply reductions to student fees based on a variety of criteria such as merit, financial aid, scholarships, or promotional offers. These discounts can be assigned to individual students, specific batches, or predefined student categories. This feature provides financial flexibility and supports inclusive education policies while maintaining clear tracking and reporting of all discount applications
Step 1: Navigate to the Discount Setup
Go to Admin > Finance > Fees.
Click on Create Fees.
Select Create Discount.
Step 2: Fill in the Discount Details
Name
Enter a clear name for the discount (e.g., Merit Scholarship, Early Bird).
Description
Optional. Add internal notes or additional clarification.
Select Category
Choose the fee category the discount applies to.
Discount Type
Select whether it’s a Fixed Amount (e.g., $50 off) or Percentage (e.g., 10% off).
Amount/Percentage
Enter the exact discount value based on your selection.
Click Create to finalize and save the fee item.