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Tuition Payment Plan

Tuiton Payment Plan

*Note: Enrollment in the plan ends one business day prior to the first day of instruction each quarter.

What is the Tuition Payment Plan?

The Tuition Payment Plan program allows you to pay for your education on an interest free installment plan that makes budgeting the costs easier. Payments are made in three installments. There is a nonrefundable $25 processing fee.

What does it cover?

The Tuition Payment Plan covers your tuition and class fees not covered by financial aid or third party sponsorship. It does not cover books or fines.

How do I enroll in the plan?

As soon as you register for a minimum of 5 credits you can enroll in the plan by this easy process (prior to the first day of instruction each quarter):

  • Fill out a Tuition Payment Plan Agreement Form and bring it to the Cashier's Office, Building 25, lower level. You can also get the form at the Cashier's Office.
  • Pay the $25 nonrefundable processing fee and the first installment of your quarterly tuition and fees using your personal check, cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard)

When are payments due?

Three installments are due according to this following schedule:

1st Installment* 2nd Installment** 3rd Installment**
Fall Quarter 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment
plus $25 processing fee		 1/3rd of tuition due
October 15		 1/3rd of tuition due
November 15
Winter Quarter 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment
plus $25 processing fee		 1/3rd of tuition due
January 15		 1/3rd of tuition due February 15
Spring Quarter 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment plus $25 processing fee 1/3rd of tuition due
April 15		 1/3rd of tuition due May 15
Summer Quarter 1/2 of tuition due at enrollment
plus $25 processing fee		 1/2 of tuition due
July 15		 n/a ***

*The first installment is due the day you enroll in the plan.

**If a payment date falls on a holiday or weekend, the payment is due the prior business day.

*** Two payments only for summer quarter

 

For example, if your quarterly tuition and fees for fall quarter total $891, your payments would be as follows:

  • 1st installment (due at enrollment): $322 (one-third of tuition and fees [$297] plus $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee)
  • 2nd installment (due October 15): $297
  • 3rd installment (due November 15): $297

Financial Aid will be applied to any unpaid tuition balance prior to further disbursements.

You will receive a monthly e-mail payment reminder at the address you provide until all outstanding balances have been paid.

Students failing to comply with the tuition payment agreement may not participate in subsequent quarters.

What if I am late with a payment?

If any payment is not received by the 15th day of the month due, the student will be withdrawn from classes, the student’s records will be placed on hold preventing the student from registering for future classes or receiving a transcript, and at the discretion of the college, the account will be turned over to a collection agency. All monies paid will be retained by the college.

The student will continue to receive monthly bills until all monies owed are paid in full.

Where do I make my payments?

Make your payments in person at the Cashier’s Office, building 25, lower level using your personal check, cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard only. Tuition Payment Plan payments cannot be made online).

What if I Add or Drop classes?

Changes in your schedule can have an impact on the amount of tuition and fees you owe. An amended payment plan agreement must be completed when dropping or adding classes that result in a change to the amount of tuition and fees due.

When withdrawing from a class, final payment must be received prior to the last date to withdraw for the quarter in order to receive a “W” on your transcript. Please refer to the College’s withdrawal policy for dates.

If payment is not received within 24 hours of adding a class, the student will be dropped from that class.

If you drop or add a class you must come in person to Enrollment Services and the Cashier's Office (Building 25, lower level) to change your class schedule and amend the original Tuition Payment Plan Agreement Form.

After the quarterly withdrawal date students will be billed for all unpaid balances and will be blocked from future registration until payment is received for all unpaid balances.

Refunds will be made according to South Puget Sound Community College’s refund policy on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the College’s refund policy for refund dates.

Refund example: Student registers for 15 credits and owes $891. Student drops all 15 credits during the 40% refund period. The college would retain 60% of the tuition paid ($534.60). The student has paid the first installment ($297) and thus owes the college $237.60 and is withdrawn from classes with a “W” if final payment is received prior to the last withdraw date for the quarter.

Refund example: Student registers for 15 credits and owes $891. Student makes one installment payment and drops 5 credits during the 40% refund period. The student is not entitled to a refund as they still owe the college and the refund amount of $148.14 is applied to the next installment payment. The student’s payment schedule becomes $297/$148.86/$297.

After the 40% refund date no refunds are available and all outstanding balances will be billed.

What if I have questions that are not answered here?

If you have additional questions, please contact the Cashier's Office:

  • In person at the Cashier’s Office, Building 25, lower level
  • Phone: 360-596-5246 or 5265

Enrollment Deadline

To participate in the plan students must have a properly completed and signed Tuition Payment Plan Agreement Form on file in the Cahsier's Office no later than one business day prior to the first day of instruction each quarter.