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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 (An additional service fee may be assessed)

Cost to Participate

  • $30 enrollment fee per semester
  • $2 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
  • Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll

  • Go to home.heartland.edu
  • Click on Student Center
  • Click on Financial Account
  • Click on Pay Online button
  • Complete steps to enroll
  • Click SUBMIT to complete payment plan process

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.

Target Dates to Enroll By:

Summer 2026

Payment Plan available beginning March 1, 2026.
Tuition is due May 19, 2026. Students enrolling in classes after May 19, 2026 must pay tuition in full or enroll in the automatic payment plan that same day.

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
May 1none3May-July
May 2130%2June & July
June 2550%1July only

Fall 2026

Payment Plan available beginning March 23, 2026.
Tuition is due July 21, 2026. Students enrolling in classes after July 21, 2026 must pay tuition in full or enroll in the automatic payment plan that same day.

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
May 22none6July-Dec
July 24none5Aug-Dec
Aug 2110%4Sept-Dec
Sept 1830%3Oct-Dec

Spring 2027

Payment Plan available beginning October 17, 2026.
Tuition is due December 9, 2026. Students enrolling in classes after December 9, 2026 must pay tuition in full or enroll in the automatic payment plan that same day.

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Nov 20none6Dec-May
Dec 18none5Jan-May
Jan 1510%4Feb-May
Feb 1230%3March-May

NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately! Payments are processed on the 5th or 20th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.

Payment Plan Availability

Availability of the payment plan is determined by Heartland 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 be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online through my.heartland.edu or call the Heartland Community College Business Office at 309-268-8140 to confirm the change.