> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cohort.uz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Issue an invoice

> Turn a draft invoice into one the student can see and owes, so it counts toward their balance.

An invoice you [create by hand](/en/admin/invoices/create-an-invoice) is saved as **Draft** — it isn't visible to the student and doesn't count toward what they owe. Issuing it makes it **Unpaid**: visible to the student, and due by the date you set.

By default, owners and admins can issue invoices.

<Note>
  Don't see this page or button? Your role doesn't include it. Ask your center's owner or an admin to give you the role you need. See [I can't see a menu item or button](/en/troubleshooting/cant-see-a-menu-item-or-button).
</Note>

## Before you start

* The invoice must be **Draft**. Invoices Cohort creates automatically skip this step and start as **Unpaid** already.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the invoice">
    In the sidebar, select **Invoices**, then select the draft invoice.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Issue it">
    Select **Issue invoice**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Once issued, you can no longer change the due date or add line items. To add a discount or record a payment, use the actions on the invoice itself.
</Note>

## What's next

* [Record a payment](/en/admin/invoices/record-a-payment)
* [Apply a discount](/en/admin/invoices/apply-a-discount)