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Payment Plan Benefits

Easy online enrollment

Flexible payment options

No interest

Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan.

Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!

Payment Plan Information

Additional information

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Payment Methods

  • Automatic bank payment (ACH)
  • Credit card/debit card
  • Invoice payments for International student only
  • Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 15th of the month

Cost to Participate

  • $25 nonrefundable Nelnet enrollment fee per semester due immediately when agreement is set up
  • Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
  • $100 minimum balance owed to participate in payment plan
  • $1000 minimum balance owed to participate in International payment plan
  • No interest

Simple Steps to Enroll

Enroll Today

  • Go to www.palomar.edu or click on enroll today.
  • Log in to your MyPalomar account and under the Financials menu, select “Payments & Payment Plans”.

Need some help setting up a payment plan?

Watch this short how-to video.

*Note: This video tutorial is for demonstration purposes only. Your educational institution may offer options other than those shown in the video.

Refunds

Register to Receive Your Financial Aid Refund

  • Log in to your MyPalomar account
  • Under the Financials menu, select “Payments and Payment Plans”.
  • On the welcome page, select “Manage Refunds”
  • Enter your banking information

If you have questions, contact

Financial Aid Office (for disbursement assistance)- 760-744-1150 x 2366 [email protected]

Cashier’s Office (for direct deposit assistance)- 760-744-1150 x 3660 [email protected]

Direct Deposit

Quick and easy. Simply provide your bank account information and we’ll deposit Financial Aid funds directly to your account.

Stay current with Mobile Alerts. Always be in the know about pending refunds. Click the mobile alert icon on your account dashboard and enter your 10-digit phone number to enroll in text messaging.

 

Target Dates To Enroll By

Summer 2025

Available May 5, 2025

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Summer 2025 registration datesImmediate required down paymentRemaining paymentsAutomatic payment dates
Plan A May 5-May 3125%25%
25%
25%
June15
July 15
August 15
Plan B May 5-June 3034%33%
33%
July 15
August 15

Summer 2025 - International Payment Plans

Available May 5, 2025

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Summer 2025 registration datesImmediate required down paymentRemaining paymentsAutomatic payment dates
International - Plan A May 5-May 2225%25%
25%
25%
June 15
July 15
August 15
International - Plan B May 5-June 2334%33%
33%
July 15
August 15

Fall 2025

Available May 5, 2025

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Fall 2025 registration datesImmediate required down paymentRemaining paymentsAutomatic payment dates
Plan A May 5-June 3020%20%
20%
20%
20%
July 15
August 15
September15
October15
Plan B May 5-July 3125%25%
25%
25%
August 15
September15
October 15
Plan C May 5-June 3016%14%
14%
14%
14%
14%
14%
July 15
August 15
September 15
October 15
November 15
December 15
Plan D August 1-August 2134%33%
33%
September 15
October 15

Fall 2025 - International Payment Plans

Available May 5, 2025

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Fall 2025 registration datesImmediate required down paymentRemaining paymentsAutomatic payment dates
Plan A May 5-June 2320%20%
20%
20%
20%
July 15
August 15
September15
October15
Plan B May 5-July 2425%25%
25%
25%
August 15
September15
October 15
Plan C May 5-June 2316%14%
14%
14%
14%
14%
14%
July 15
August 15
September 15
October 15
November 15
December 15
Plan D August 1-August 2234%33%
33%
September 15
October 15

Payment Plan Availability

Availability of the payment plan is determined by Palomar Community College District. The college may elect not to have the payment plan during specific times and dates during registration. A student defaulting on a payment plan agreement is subject to the college’s policy for fee payments, may risk being dropped from classes, and will not be eligible to register in future semesters until all outstanding balances are paid in full.

Payment Plan Balance Adjustments

Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your payment plan agreement online if changes occur to your student account. Unsuccessful scheduled payments will automatically be reattempted within two weeks. Palomar College will not refund any Nelnet fees.

Students:  If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.

Authorized Payers:  If you are paying on behalf of the student, the student must access or set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.