ChapterBuilder - Campus Dashboard - Setting Up Form Fees

ChapterBuilder - Campus Dashboard - Setting Up Form Fees

If you want to collect a fee when someone completes one of your forms, you will need to follow the steps outlined in this article.

Setting up your Fee Distribution Information 

In order for the Council Dashboard to distribute fees collected, you will need to input your fee distribution information. To do this follow these steps. 

1. Navigate to your account settings by clicking on the "Settings" tab on the left-side navigation. Then click "Payments."

2. Click the red "Create or Add Stripe Account." 

3. You will be redirected to the Stripe portal where you will create an account. Make sure to add all the required information. It will need to verify your identify and your addresses inputted. Any errors will be displayed and should be fixed before leaving the Stripe portal.

4. When it comes time to select how your funds will be distributed, we encourage you to select the "Bank account" option instead of the debit card. 

5. Once your Stripe account is created, you will be redirected to the "Payments" tab in your Settings.


Create Your Form 

The next step will be to create your form. You don't have to completely setup your form, but in order to enable payments, it needs to be created at least. If you need help creating your form, follow the steps here. 


Create a New Form Fee 

Once your form is created, you will need to create a new Form Fee. Note, you can always go back and edit your form. 

1. Navigate to your account settings by clicking on the "Settings" tab on the left-side navigation. Then click "Payments."

2. Find the "Form Fees" box. There, click the "+New Form Fee."

3. Add your Fee Information: Fee Name, Fee Amount, and select the Form you want it connected to.

4. Click the red "Add" button. 

5. Your fee will appear in the Form Fee area. There you can edit or adjust if needed. 


Enable "Collect Payments" on your Form. 

Navigate back to your form and there enable the no longer grayed out "Collect Payments." option on the right side of the screen. It will turn red when enabled, the image below is not enabled. 

Once you enable your form sharing, individuals should be able to complete your form and pay the fee. 

If you want to learn more about how fees are collected and distributed click here to view our FAQ.