How EZ is this system?
Each student has a photo ID card with their student ID number in barcode format. This is scanned in the kitchen when they make purchases and charges appear immediately in their EZ lunch account. Once parents log in and set up a password, they’ll be able to see what their students are purchasing for lunch (and breakfast).
What if the balance falls below zero … may they still purchase lunch?
YES! However, we request that you fund your EZ Lunch student account(s) before purchases are made. No student will be denied a food purchase if their balance is negative. You will receive automatic “low balance” emails to keep you informed.
How much might my student spend at the PA Cafe?
Daily lunch is $6.60 for the Main Line/Grill Line/GrabNGo which includes soup and salad bar. Lower School students (PK thru 5th grade) may only purchase the main line entree. Middle School and Upper School students may purchase ala carte options. More details and pricing may be found on the PA Website: www.providenceacademy.org/lunch-menu
So . . . how much is a semester’s worth of lunch?
A semester has 85 days so if your student eats a main entree lunch every day ($6.60) then they will spend approximately $560. If they purchase breakfast foods and additional ala carte lunch items then factor in more.
What happens to my leftover balance at the end of the school year?
The funds will stay in student accounts and will carry over to the next school year. The funds will be refunded upon your request, transferred to a sibling or we will refund it if your student is not returning for the next school year.
How can I change my email address?
We have to make email address changes from our end. Please send an email to
How do I access my student's EZ Account?
Providence Academy has already created an account for you and your student(s) using your parent email address. If you haven’t yet done so, you need to set a password for your account.
How to Set Your Password:
- Go to www.ezschoolapps.com and select Parent Login, enter your email address and immediately click on Forgot Password (Don’t select “Sign-up today”)
- When prompted enter your email address and click Send Password
- Lastly, check your email for the link to set up your password.
How do I fund my student Account?
One of three ways: Credit Card or ACH or Check.
How to fund by Credit Card or ACH:
- Log in to your account at www.EZSchoolApps.com select “Parent Login” it will bring you to the payment page.
- The first time you’ll set up either a credit card or ACH account. Select the Credit Card/ACH tab for either payment type. If selecting ACH, you may need to attempt multiple times to connect your bank; however some banks do not “participate” with EZ and are unable to connect. EZ accepts VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER.
- Once the Credit Card or ACH is set up: Add money into your student’s account by selecting the Meal Payments Tab.
TIP: If you have multiple students: add a lump sum into one student account and then transfer money into the other student’s accounts using “Transfer Between Students”.
Pay By Check: You may also pay by check, payable to Providence Academy.
PLEASE PREPAY either $140/mo or $560/semester. No fee charged. Send a lump sum for all your students and clearly indicate how much $ goes into each student’s account. We request you still set up your EZ Lunch account password in order to track student purchases (Transaction History) and to check their account balance.
Make lunch checks payable to Providence Academy. Deliver to the Business Office (next to the security desk).
Many more details about our lunch program are found on our website: www.providenceacademy.org/lunch-menu/
Fees:
EZ Lunch charges a transaction fee based on the amount paid.
For Credit Card payments:
$10 – $49 = $2.50 (fixed)
$50 and higher = 3.75%
For ACH payments:
$10 – $49 = $1.50 (fixed)
$50 and higher = 2.50%