Practical advice on scholarships, saving, fundraising, and making the most of your college journey.
Fundraising TipsCrowdfunding has revolutionized the way individuals raise funds for various causes, and education is no exception. With the rise of innovative platforms like Lite Tuition, students now have a powerful tool to make their educational dreams a reality. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of crowdfunding for education and explore how […]
Success TipsIntroduction: The college search process can be an overwhelming and exciting time for both parents and students. As a parent, it’s essential to provide guidance and support while empowering your child to make informed decisions about their future. In this blog post, we will navigate the college search process together, offering valuable insights and tips […]
Choosing the right educational path after high school can be a daunting decision for many students. The traditional route of attending a 4-year university has long been considered the default choice, but trade schools are gaining popularity for their practical, skills-focused education. In this blog post, we will explore the factors that students should consider […]
Success TipsPursuing higher education can be an expensive endeavor, but scholarships can provide a valuable source of financial assistance. However, finding the right scholarships can be a time-consuming and overwhelming task. In this blog post, we will discuss valuable resources and strategies to enhance your scholarship search efforts. Start with the Basics Before diving into the […]
Summer break is a highly anticipated time for students, offering a well-deserved break from the rigors of school. While it’s essential to unwind and recharge, it’s also crucial to consider the potential negative impact of an extended break on academic skills. Research has shown that students often experience a phenomenon known as “summer learning loss” […]
Summer is a time for relaxation, fun, and personal growth. For students with big ambitions, it’s an opportunity to catch up on some reading and expand their horizons. Here are some recommendations for students who are seeking to achieve their goals and become more productive, successful, and fulfilled individuals. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective […]
As busy parents, it can be challenging to find time to sit down and eat together as a family. With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s easy to prioritize convenience over family meals. However, studies have shown that making family meals a priority can have significant benefits for your child’s social, emotional, and physical well-being. Firstly, family […]
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a rapidly growing field that is revolutionizing the way we live, work, and learn. As AI becomes more prevalent, the demand for professionals with the skills and knowledge to work with this technology is increasing. In this blog post, we will explore four college majors that are likely to be in […]
ChurchesAs a church group, you are likely always looking for ways to increase giving and support your mission. One way to achieve this is through crowdfunding platforms such as Lite Tuition. Crowdfunding allows individuals to contribute small amounts towards a larger goal, making it an effective way to raise funds for your church’s needs. In […]
Fundraising TipsAre you in need of funding for a worthy cause? At Lite Tuition we’re here to assist you in achieving your fundraising objectives. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or a beginner, our top fundraising tips will help you make the most of your fundraising campaign on Lite Tuition. Your fundraiser description is your chance to […]
As a parent, you play a critical role in shaping your child’s attitude towards learning. It is your responsibility to create a positive learning environment that fosters their curiosity, encourages them to explore their interests, and helps them develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Here are five ways parents of young […]
When choosing a college, it’s important to visit the campus and get a feel for the environment. College tours are a great way to do this, but it’s important to ask the right questions during your visit. Here are some important questions every prospective student should ask on their college tour. The student-to-faculty ratio is […]
Domain forwarding (sometimes called connecting, pointing or redirecting) lets you automatically direct your domain’s visitors to a different location on the web. This can be done within the DNS settings of the registrar hosting your website. You can forward your domain to a site you’ve created with Wix, WordPress or any other URL. Domain forwarding […]
Success TipsCollege life can be overwhelming, with an endless list of tasks to accomplish and goals to achieve. From studying to maintaining a social life, there’s always something to do. That’s why building good habits can make a significant difference in achieving your goals. In this blog post, we’ll share five easy-to-implement tips that will help […]
EducationFinancial literacy is an important skill for all students to cultivate before they graduate.Transitioning out of high school or college is a major life change and it can oftentimes feeloverwhelming. To help you prepare, we’ve put together a list of key financial terms everystudent should understand before they enter or leave school. Student Aid Terms […]
TutorialsThis blog post will focus on switching portal to operate without any payment processing being done. Note that normally Stripe (when configured) handles all online payment processing for the portal. Overriding to process manually is useful if you want for example to test the system out for the first time without seeing “Payment processing not setup” […]
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to set the Campaign Transaction Fee, per campaign during setup. Please note that only the ADMIN has access to this feature. Step 1: Log in as the Admin of your portal and turn the option on in the Administrator Dashboard settings Step 2a: Create a new campaign During the […]
IntroductionWould you like to quickly setup your Lite Tuition white label platform? If so, this article is going to explain how to add the settings to start running your own Crowdfunding website. If you intend to run a Crowdfunding platform for rewards and donations based Crowdfunding campaigns, you can use this article to quickly get set […]
Sometimes you may run into configuration issues with payment processing. Please note that we do our best to help you with this including online help tutorials or assistance from our engineering team that can check or verify your payment configuration to ensure everything is correct. Have you gone over the following tutorial below on how […]
StripeIn order for this test to work, you must have an approved campaign with contributions/pledges. STEP 1. Log in as the Portal Admin. Go to your ‘Administrator Dashboard’ and under the ‘Campaigns’ tab, select the campaign you want to test. Checkmark the campaigns you want to edit with the check-boxes on the left of each […]
StripeAs a project creator you are now ready to create a campaign and connect your stripe account to your CrowdFunding campaign. Here are a few short steps showing how to do this. STEP 1. Once you have created your campaign, head to the ‘Funding’ tab and click ‘Connect with Stripe’. STEP 2. This will redirect […]
Tutorials“Direct Transactions” is a feature which allows for direct stripe connect transactions that portal admin can toggle. Basically, this mode allows all the funds from campaigns to go to a single stripe account which is selected by the admin. Admin can then distribute the funds to campaign creators or managers manually. By enabling this feature, […]
Please refer to the following articles for more information. New Raise Mode Payment Workflows (Direct/Post) and Post Processing Workflow Explained
This post will try to explain post processing workflow in more detail and outline some differences in regard to direct processing. Campaign Processing Workflow The post processing workflow offers several advantages over direct processing. However, there are always cases when either post or direct processing workflows make more sense. KiA campaigns can certainly benefit from […]
Due to demand from our users, we have introduced configurable payment workflows. Each Raise Mode (KiA or AoN) can now operate in either Direct or Post payment processing mode. This is configurable behavior from the portal admin UI. With Direct payment processing mode contribution charges get processed immediately without any delays. This also means that […]
TutorialsWebhooks is a feature that allows you to set callback URL’s (webhooks) for various background processing events. For example, let’s assume you are post processing all your campaigns and you wanted to be notified of events that transpire when campaign and it’s transactions are being processed so that you could do some other post processing using […]
TutorialsIn this short tutorial, we will show how to use and adjust each email template found in the Email Notifications tab in the Administrator Dashboard. Toggling the Email Notifications You can toggle (using the toggle button on the right) which email notifications you want to allow. The next step will show you how to configure the […]
The campaign revisions toggle is designed to allow admins and campaign managers to update the campaign while it has already started. The toggle, however, can cause issues with the campaign among other features on the website due to its complexity. We warn anyone who decides to use this toggle and would recommend that if you run […]
TutorialsPlease note that when you are enabling some of these special toggles/configurations for alternative layouts in the admin dashboard that they will alter the default layout to a custom layout. Sometimes you may think it is broken or something doesn’t look right but this is a default template to start with which will require further […]
TutorialsIn this tutorial, we will show you how to enable the Advanced CrowdFunding Widget for your website portal so that you can offer it to the users of your website. Advanced CrowdFunding Widget allows the website campaign creators to copy and paste small HTML code snippet anywhere on their website and host the campaign directly […]
TutorialsDo you want your users to sign into your Lite Tuition platform via an identity provider that they may already be using such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Okta? This tutorial is going to cover how to set up Okta the SSO (Social Sign On) feature on the Lite Tuition white label platform. Okta is the identity provider service that you […]
Fundraising TipsAre you considering running a Lite Tuition campaign? If so, you will need to know the best practices that separate the campaigns that get 5 – 10 supporters from the ones that surpass their funding goal. One of the biggest advantages is conducting a pre-launch campaign. This may be one of the biggest factors that […]
Balancing work and school can be a difficult task. It requires skillful time management and organization, as well as the ability to effectively set priorities. It can be hard to stay on top of things, but with the right strategies, any student can achieve a healthy balance. In this blog post, we’ll go over 5 […]
Charity eventsBringing reading materials and financial literacy to the people of West Pokot, Kenya This morning as I sit in bed with a cup of coffee waiting for the sun to rise, I feel incredibly grateful. Soon I’ll hear the beautiful noise that is my two young daughters awakening from their sleep, ready to take on […]
StripeIn this tutorial, we will cover how to set up your stripe account and connect it to your crowdfunding site. Step 1: Create a Stripe account Step 2: After logging in, access your API Keys Go to the Stripe Dashboard and click on the Developers option at the top right corner of the page. You […]
TutorialsDo you want to use PayPal to accept payments on your CrowdFunding platform? If so, this tutorial will show you how to set up and configure PayPal payment gateway for your CrowdFunding instance. PLEASE NOTE that currently you are not able to use marketplace mode when configuring the platform to be using PayPal as the payment gateway. This […]
IntroductionThis blog post will teach you about some the functionality and provide an overview of how to use the Administrator Dashboard. Users In the Users tab you can view all of the users that have accounts on your site. Categories In the Categories tab you can view all of the categories on your site. Campaigns In the Campaigns tab you can view all of the campaigns that […]
IntroductionBelow we will show how to access Administration Web Panel for your newly deployed website, in a few quick and easy steps. Step 1. Please use the administrator credentials and URL as per provided wiki link on nexus.thrinacia.com to log into your website as depicted in a screenshot below. NOTE: If you don’t have the administrator credentials […]
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. -Malcolm X ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ This is a question that most of us have heard regularly as a child. Maybe it’s a doctor, a teacher, or even a professional athlete — […]
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