  It is known that IT projects are high-risk. To achieve project success, the
strategies to avoid and reduce risks must be designed meticulously and
implemented accordingly. This paper presents methods for avoiding and reducing
risks throughout the development of an information system, specifically
electronic payment system to handle tuition in the universities in Indonesia.
The university policies, regulations and system models are design in such a way
to resolve the project key success factors. By implementing the proposed
methods, the system has been successfully developed and currently operated. The
research is conducted in Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung, Indonesia.
