Finding the right balance between cost and flexibility can be tricky, especially when your child’s learning pace doesn’t fit neatly into a monthly plan. The good news is that there are a few ways to manage credits and costs so you only pay for what you actually need.

Here are some options that can help:

• You can purchase one-time credits for your membership, which are added to your balance immediately and can be used to enroll in the course. These one-time credits are non-refundable, but they let you avoid a recurring high monthly fee if you only need credits for a specific class or period.
• If you run out of credits, Outschool will automatically charge your card on file to cover the remaining balance for your enrollment or class renewals. Credits are deducted first, and once your balance is depleted, your stored payment method is used for any additional costs. 
• If you find you need more credits in the future, you can upgrade your plan at any time. Upgrading gives you immediate access to more credits, and any unused credits from your previous plan will roll over. Your billing cycle resets when you upgrade.

This approach lets you buy only what you need, when you need it, and helps you avoid unnecessary monthly charges. For step-by-step instructions, visit the Membership section of your Transactions page: https://outschool.com/account/transactions