We're excited to introduce comprehensive scholarship payment support for Homeschool Hive! This major release enables group leaders to generate professional invoices for families using scholarship programs, with flexible subscription plans and a streamlined parent experience. Say goodbye to manual invoice creation in spreadsheets and hello to automated, professional scholarship billing.

🎉 What's New​

Scholarship Invoice Generation for Group Leaders​

Group leaders can now generate professional, print-ready invoices for families using scholarship programs. Our new subscription-based system offers 5 flexible tiers (Starter, Growth, Pro, Scale, and Unlimited) to fit groups of any size. Generate up to 50 invoices at once with our intuitive 4-step wizard that guides you through event selection, line item configuration, attendee selection, and generation.

Professional Invoice Management Dashboard​

A complete dashboard for managing all your scholarship invoices in one place. View invoice status at a glance, filter by event or parent, update statuses through the full lifecycle (pending → downloaded → submitted → approved → paid), export to CSV for your records, and download professional PDFs ready for submission to scholarship providers.

Customizable Invoice Branding​

Make your invoices truly yours! Upload your group's logo, add your EIN and business address, configure custom footer information with contact details, and set default instructions that appear on every invoice. All invoices are generated in professional, print-ready PDF format that meets scholarship provider requirements.

Parent Invoice Hub​

Parents can now access all scholarship invoices across all their groups in one unified view. The new "Scholarship Invoices" tab in the payment dashboard provides easy filtering by status, group, or date range, instant PDF downloads, one-click submission tracking, and complete visibility into the invoice lifecycle.

Real-Time Usage Tracking​

Group leaders get transparent visibility into their subscription usage with real-time tracking throughout the billing period, visual progress indicators showing invoices used vs. included, automatic warnings at 80% and 100% usage thresholds, and clear overage cost calculations for high-volume months.

✨ Improvements​

Streamlined Invoice Submission​

Parents can now download professional PDFs with one click, mark invoices as submitted directly in the platform, add notes about their scholarship provider and submission details, and track the full journey from generation through reimbursement.

Smart Invoice Workflows​

Our intelligent 4-step wizard makes invoice generation fast and error-free with event-based invoice creation (select which event to bill), dynamic line item editor (tuition, materials, fees, activities), real-time attendee selection with instant totals, and built-in validation to prevent errors.

Automated Notifications​

Stay informed with automated email notifications for new invoice generation, status updates as invoices progress, subscription billing and renewals, and usage warnings when approaching plan limits.

Flexible Subscription Management​

Choose the plan that fits your group with 5 subscription tiers from 25 to unlimited invoices per month, monthly or annual billing options, easy upgrades and downgrades mid-cycle, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Mobile-Optimized Experience​

Fully responsive design works seamlessly on any device with mobile-friendly invoice viewing and management, touch-optimized controls for quick actions, and complete dark mode support throughout.

🐛 Bug Fixes​

• Fixed invoice generation validation for edge cases
• Corrected line item total calculations
• Resolved PDF download issues on mobile devices
• Fixed status update workflow transitions
• Improved CSV export formatting
• Corrected usage tracking for subscription renewals

🔒 Security & Compliance​

• Secure cloud storage for all invoice documents
• Encrypted payment processing for subscriptions
• Complete audit trail with timestamps for compliance
• Data retention following platform policies
• Role-based access controls for invoice management

📱 Coming Soon​

We're continuing to enhance the scholarship payment system:

• Custom Invoice Templates - Design your own invoice layouts
• Automated Reminders - Notify parents about pending invoices
• Accounting Integration - Connect with QuickBooks and Xero
• Bulk Status Updates - Update multiple invoices at once
• Enhanced Analytics - Track reimbursement rates and trends

Subscription Tiers​

Choose the plan that fits your group's needs:

All tiers include customizable branding, CSV export, automated notifications, and dark mode support.

Getting Started​

For Group Leaders​

1. Enable & Subscribe

   • Navigate to your group settings → "Scholarship" tab
   • Toggle on "Enable Scholarship Payments"
   • Choose your subscription tier and billing cycle

2. Customize Your Brand

   • Upload your group logo
   • Add EIN and contact information
   • Set default instructions for families

3. Generate Invoices

   • Select an event with paid attendees
   • Configure line items (tuition, materials, etc.)
   • Choose which families to invoice
   • Generate up to 50 invoices at once

For Parents​

1. Access Your Invoices

   • Go to "Payments & Invoices" → "Scholarship Invoices" tab
   • View all invoices across your groups

2. Download & Submit

   • Click any invoice to view full details
   • Download the professional PDF
   • Submit to your scholarship provider
   • Mark as submitted in Homeschool Hive

3. Track Progress

   • Monitor status updates in real-time
   • Filter by group or date to find specific invoices
   • View complete submission history

How to Get Support​

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Use the "Report a Problem" feature in your account settings
• Visit our Help Center for guides and FAQs on scholarship invoices
• Contact our support team at support@homeschoolhive.co

Thank You​

Thank you to our community for your feedback during the development of this feature! Special thanks to the group leaders who tested the beta and helped us refine the invoice generation workflow. Your input has made scholarship payments simple and professional for everyone.

Release Date: November 11, 2025 Version: 1.1.0 Platform: Web Application

For group leaders: Visit your group settings to enable scholarship payments and choose your subscription tier. For parents: Check your "Payments & Invoices" page to see the new Scholarship Invoices tab.

This release represents a major refactoring and enhancement of the Homeschool Hive platform, focusing on implementing a universal checkout system, improving payment infrastructure, and enhancing the overall user experience with better UI components and data architecture.​

🎉 What's New​

Enhanced Checkout Experience​

We've completely redesigned our checkout process to make registering for events and purchasing memberships faster and more intuitive. The new streamlined flow reduces the steps needed to complete your registration.

Improved Event Discovery​

• Better Location Search - Find groups and events near you with improved location autocomplete and more accurate results
• Smarter Recommendations - Discover events and groups tailored to your interests and location
• Beautiful Event Cards - Event listings now feature full-cover images for better visual browsing

Dashboard Enhancements​

• Personalized Homepage - Your dashboard now shows relevant content based on your location and interests
• Enhanced Calendar View - The "My Events" calendar now displays with better clarity and group visibility
• Improved Navigation - Easier access to your groups, events, and account settings

Payment & Billing Improvements​

• Clearer Payment History - View all your transactions, subscriptions, and refunds in one organized place
• Separate Subscription Management - Manage your group memberships on a dedicated page
• Better Receipt Access - Easily find and download receipts for all your purchases

✨ Improvements​

User Experience​

• Dark Mode Enhancement - Better dark mode support throughout the platform, especially on event creation pages
• Faster Loading - Optimized image delivery for quicker page loads
• Mobile Optimization - Improved responsive design for better mobile experience
• Account Management - Streamlined family member and consent management

Event Management​

• Cancellation Flow - Clearer process for canceling event registrations with automatic refund handling
• Better Event Editing - Fixed issues with editing event details and managing RSVPs
• Accurate Refund Display - See exactly what you'll receive when canceling a registration

Communication​

• Reliable Notifications - Enhanced email notification system for important updates
• Improved Messaging - Better organization and delivery of group announcements

🐛 Bug Fixes​

• Fixed issues where some users couldn't see events they had access to
• Resolved problems with event capacity display
• Corrected refund amount calculations
• Fixed display issues in dark mode
• Improved error messages throughout the site
• Resolved issues with location selection in group settings
• Fixed calendar synchronization problems

🔒 Security & Reliability​

• Enhanced data protection measures
• Improved payment processing reliability
• Better handling of concurrent event registrations
• Optimized platform performance and stability

📱 Coming Soon​

We're working on exciting new features:

• Native mobile apps (iOS and Android)
• Enhanced group analytics for leaders
• Advanced event filtering options
• Improved resource sharing between groups

How to Get Support​

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

• Use the "Report a Problem" feature in your account settings
• Visit our Help Center for guides and FAQs
• Contact our support team at support@homeschoolhive.co

Thank You​

Thank you to our community for your continued feedback and support. Your input helps us make Homeschool Hive better for everyone!

Release Date: October 2025 Version: 1.0.0-beta.15 Platform: Web Application

For group leaders: Please note that some features may require you to update your group settings. Check your group dashboard for any action items.

This release brings major platform enhancements focused on mobile accessibility and local discovery. The headline feature is our new native mobile app (iOS & Android), allowing families to manage their homeschool activities on-the-go. We've added a business directory so local homeschool-friendly businesses can create profiles and host events, plus location-based discovery with radius search to help you find nearby groups and activities. Performance improvements deliver 80-90% faster feed loading, and the new event watchlist lets you bookmark interesting events for later. This release also includes numerous bug fixes and UI improvements for a smoother experience across all devices.

This release focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes from beta.12, addressing key issues with notifications, analytics, and group features.

This release introduces a brand new homepage to better welcome and onboard new users to the Homeschool Hive platform.

This release represents a significant architectural improvement with a complete authentication system rebuild for better security and performance, plus critical bug fixes for calendar functionality.

This update delivers a complete rebuild of the authentication system to eliminate login issues and provide a smoother, more reliable experience.
Users will now notice faster logins, fewer errors, and consistent session handling across the platform.

This release delivers two of the most important upgrades yet:

1. A complete rebuild of the authentication system for speed, stability, and reliability.
2. A unified payment system with the new Universal Payment Modal, bringing consistency to all event RSVPs and group subscriptions.

Together, these improvements make the platform faster, more secure, and easier to use.

This update delivers major speed boosts, improved reliability, and enhanced security across the platform.
We’ve focused on optimizing loading times, making payment and authentication workflows more dependable, and protecting sensitive information in production.

This release delivers a major restructuring of the layout system, making spacing and header behavior consistent across the platform. We’ve introduced an enterprise-grade container architecture, fixed registration/password usability issues, fully implemented advanced SEO infrastructure, refactored authentication into a single robust system, and made targeted performance optimizations to speed up loading and reduce unnecessary delays. Tab switching behavior for authenticated users has been fully stabilized.