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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Payments are processed on the 20th of each month
Cost to Participate
- $35, $40, or $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if payment is returned
Payers must have 50% of their balance paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution.
If additional charges are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.
Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.
Simple Steps to Enroll
• Go to www.hccfl.edu
• Log in using your HCC email account
• Under Self Service, select Financial Information then Installment Plans (TIPS)
Balance Adjustments
Please call 800.609.8056 to make balance adjustments to your TIPS agreement when financial aid is awarded or a class is dropped or added.
Refunds
Refunds for overpayments may take HCC several weeks to process, so please be patient.
Need some help setting up a payment plan?
*Note: This video tutorial is for demonstration purposes only. Your educational institution may offer options other than those shown in the video.
Target Dates to Enroll By:
Fall 2025
Payment plans available on July 1, 2025.
Guarantee Date: 10/16/2025
Last day to increase: 10/8/2025
Last day to decrease/terminate: 12/10/2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17 | none | 5 | July-Nov | $35 |
| Aug 18 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov | $35 |
| Sept 11 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | $40 |
| Oct 8 | 50% | 2 | Oct & Nov | $45 |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available on November 4, 2025.
Guarantee Date: 3/18/2026
Last day to increase: 3/11/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 5/13/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | none | 5 | Dec-April | $35 |
| Jan 15 | none | 4 | Jan-April | $35 |
| Feb 10 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | $40 |
| March 11 | 50% | 2 | March & April | $45 |
Summer 2026
Payment plans available on March 24, 2026.
Guarantee Date: 6/17/2026
Last day to increase: 6/10/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 8/12/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | 25% | 2 | May & June | $45 |
| June 10 | 50% | 1 | June only | $45 |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately! Please be aware that HCC’s delayed payment deadlines still apply each term.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Hillsborough Community College. Please be aware the College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
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 agreement balance online.
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.