Pay Tuition & Fees

Due dates for paying tuition and fees each semester are found on the Student Calendar.

The College does not mail tuition statements – you can review your account online using your e-Services Student account.

Choose one of the following options for paying your tuition and fees:

  • Pay online. Use your student e-Services Student account. Online payments are accepted at any time 7 days a week. You may make full or partial payments with a credit card or e-check.
  • Pay in installments. Set up a tuition payment plan with Nelnet Campus Commerce.
  • Pay by mail. Remember to include your student ID on any payment sent to the campus business office.
  • Pay in person. Payments are accepted at the campus business office during regular business hours. Payments may be made with a credit or debit card, check or cash.

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Students receiving Financial Aid or Scholarship
Students who have not received their financial aid (grants and student loans) or scholarships by the tuition payment date must request a deferment by submitting the Deferment of Tuition, Fees and other Charges form. The form is also available at the campus Financial Aid office.

Third Party Billing
When a student’s tuition, fees and/or bookstore purchases are billed directly to an outside agency or organization, the process is termed “third party billing.” The college agrees to defer the appropriate college costs and collect payment directly from the agency or organization on behalf of the student. The college must receive authorization from the sponsoring agency or organization before third party billing can be processed. The student must also request a deferment prior to the tuition payment date. Students are ultimately responsible for all college costs incurred. The third party billing process defers the student’s tuition and fees. The appropriate charges will be billed to the funding agency or organization after the last day to add/drop classes.

Students may apply for a deferment based on one or more of the following:

  1. The college is in possession of an authorization from a third party payer in an amount adequate to cover charges.
  2. Financial aid adequate to cover charges has been awarded and all loan paperwork has been processed.
  3. A payment plan has been established between the student and the college.
  4. Financial aid application in incomplete, but adequate eligibility is expected.

A student must submit the Deferment of Tuition, Fees and other Charges form to the campus business office prior to the tuition payment date.

A $30.00 late fee will be assessed to accounts that are not paid by the 25th day of the semester.

Non-payment of the account will result in submission of the outstanding balance to the State of Minnesota Collection Agency for further action. Once an account is submitted to the Collection Division, a hold will be placed on the student’s account. The student will not be able to register for subsequent terms or receive a diploma or an official transcript until the account is paid in full.

Notice Regarding Tuition Payment

Students will have their class registrations cancelled for non-payment if payment is not made by the end of the fifth day of each term.

Students who have not paid their tuition and fees by the payment deadline will have their class registrations canceled unless one of the following conditions is met:

  • Student has made a down payment of 15% or $300.00 whichever is less.
  • Student has an active Nelnet Campus Commerce Tuition Payment Plan.
  • Student has completed the financial aid application and has a ISIR on file with the college.
  • Student has provided the college with scholarship or third party authorization for payment of tuition.
  • Student is a PSEO student.

Limited circumstances could allow a student to have tuition and fees deferred for a short period of time. Students who believe they have extenuating circumstances that could be considered for deferment should speak to the business services staff. Deferment criteria are well defined. Not all requests for deferments will be granted.

Tuition Payment
  • No invoices or tuition statements will be sent. Students should access their e-Services account information online.
  • Students in jeopardy of having class registrations cancelled will get a pop up message when logging into their e-Services account letting them know that they have not met the financial requirements necessary to remain registered after the tuition due date.
  • Students who register and later change their plans for attendance must complete a drop form in person at the registration office or complete an online drop using their e-Services Account by the fifth day of the term. Students should not rely on the college to drop them from courses.