Abstract: The management of tuition fee assessment and payment monitoring is an essential function of educational institutions, as it directly affects financial operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Lyceum of Southern Luzon – Balayan Campus currently utilizes a manual process for tuition fee assessment and monitoring, which often results in difficulties such as delayed payment verification, inaccurate or outdated records, lack of timely notifications, and challenges in tracking outstanding balances. To address these concerns, this study developed an Online Tuition Fee Assessment and Monitoring System with SMS Notification and Confirmation that automates tuition fee computation, payment monitoring, and real-time communication with students and parents through Short Message Service (SMS). The study employed the Agile Software Development Methodology, consisting of the requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and review phases. Data were gathered through interviews and surveys conducted among students, parents, and school personnel to identify existing issues and evaluate the developed system. The system was designed to provide online access to tuition fee assessments, payment records, balance monitoring, and automated SMS notifications for payment confirmations and due-date reminders. Results revealed that the major problems encountered in the existing process included difficulty in tracking outstanding balances (99%), lengthy manual assessment and payment confirmation procedures (94%), and payment verification issues caused by lost receipts (92%). Evaluation of the developed system showed that respondents highly recognized its benefits, particularly the effectiveness of SMS notifications in keeping students and parents informed about payment deadlines and balances (99%), as well as providing quick access to tuition fee information (98%). Based on the ISO 9126 software quality standards, the system demonstrated high levels of efficiency, functionality, and reliability, with most respondents expressing satisfaction with its performance and usability. The study concludes that the developed system significantly improves tuition fee assessment and monitoring processes by enhancing accessibility, transparency, accuracy, and communication between the institution, students, and parents. The integration of SMS notification and confirmation features contributes to better financial awareness and timely payment compliance, making the system a valuable tool for educational financial management. Keywords: tuition fee assessment, tuition fee monitoring, SMS notification, payment confirmation, web-based information system, Agile methodology, educational financial management, ISO 9126, student information system, online monitoring system. Title: Online Tuition Fee Assessment and Monitoring System with SMS Notification and Confirmation Author: Wynn Denver P. Abiad, MJ B. Baquillas, Aravela M. Magpantay, Rindel L. Noche International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 14, Issue 2, April 2026 - June 2026 Page No: 363-370 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 05-June-2026 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20552923 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/online-tuition-fee-assessment-and-monitoring-system-with-sms-notification-and-confirmation
Abiad et al. (Fri,) studied this question.