Payment Methods

Payments may be made to students' accounts using the following methods

As of July 1, 2023, our meal payment and application portal, TITAN Family Portal, has transitioned to LINQ Connect. There's no need to change your username and password, all of your information has already been transferred to the new app. To create a new account, vist your app store and find "LINQ Connect," available in the Google Play Store and the Apple Store now.  You may also click on the icons below.  On the Aeries parent portal, you will look for the orange TITAN Icon at the top of the web page to be taken to LINQ Connect.


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Please note that LINQ Connect must be used with the Google Chrome web browser.  Once on LINQ Connect, you will click on REGISTER in the top right corner to create an account, then add students to your account.  If you already have a Titan Family Portal or LINQ Connect account, you will click on LOGIN to access your account.  There you can add one-time payments, schedule recurring payments, and transfer money from student to student within your family.  You may also view previous transactions, set low balance notifications and more.  There is a $2.49 processing fee for all online credit card payments.  Please note that LINQ Connect is not able to accept debit card payments.

Pay with cash or check at your children's school.

  • You may leave a payment in a payment envelope at the front office of your student's school.
  • Checks may be made payable to IUSD Nutrition Services.
  • Please be sure to include your student's name and pin code on the payment envelope or check.
  • You may make a payment for multiple students attending the same school on one check.
  • You may make a payment for multiple students attending different IUSD schools on one check.
    • Please indicate how much money should be deposited to each child's account.
    • Be sure to indicate which school each student attends, if depositing one payment for students at multiple school sites.
  • There is no fee for making a payment at the school.
  • Payments are posted every day before serving times.

Transaction History data for the 2019-20 school year through the current school year are available via LINQ Connect or by clicking on the orange TITAN icon on the Aeries Parent Portal.  

Where do I go to access the updated portal?
Go to LINQConnect.com to get started with the new parent payment portal.  Click on REGISTER if you are a new user or click on LOGIN if you are an existing user.  Use your existing Titan Family Portal username and password to access your account in LINQ Connect.

Will my balance from Titan Family Portal crossover to the new LINQ Connect?
Yes, all student information, payment details and recurring payments, linked students and staff, linked payment methods, username and password, and all previous settings will transfer into the new system. Once you log in, you will see them in your account details.

What do I need to update if I use the mobile app to access the account for my student?
You will need to download the new LINQ Connect app in your app store. If you use the website, you will automatically be redirected. The app can be downloaded now.

What changed in the update?
In addition to a new look and feel, the update creates a more streamlined experience. You are no longer required to navigate through numerous menus and may find all of your students and districts in one place.

What do I need to do if I have been using Titan Family Portal through a browser?
If you use the site on a computer, it automatically redirects you to the new URL. If you use the mobile app, you need to download the new LINQ Connect app in the Apple store or Google Play Store.

What if I don’t remember my username or password?
You will complete your username and click “forgot password”. Your username is your email address you receive any notifications from.

Who do I reach out to if I have questions or need help?
You can reach out to Support@linqconnect.com.

Is my information safe?
Yes, your information is safe and secure. LINQ follows the highest level of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS) to protect your information.

Why is the change happening?
LINQ is focused on empowering the business of K-12 and giving the best experiences to end users of our systems. Updating the portal is just one step in the strategy of how we are working to build the best tools for the districts we serve.

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