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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 any date of the month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
Cost to Participate
- $30 or $50 enrollment fee per semester (ACH & credit card)
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.tompkinscortland.edu
- Click on Resources for TC3 Students
- Select “Self Service” and Log in
- Select “Finances”, then “Make a Payment”
- Follow the instructions to set up your Nelnet Account or a Payment Plan
Target Dates To Enroll By
Summer 2026
Payment plan available on April 15, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15 | 35% | 3 | May-July |
| June 18 | 35% | 2 | June & July |
| July 22 | 50% | 1 | July only |
Fall 2026
Payment plan available on April 17, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18 | 10% | 7 | June-Dec |
| July 22 | 10% | 6 | July-Dec |
| Aug 20 | 10% | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Sept 21 | 20% | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Oct 22 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
Spring 2027
Payment plan available on November 15, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21 | 10% | 6 | Dec-May |
| Jan 21 | 10% | 5 | Jan-May |
| Feb 18 | 20% | 4 | Feb-May |
| March 22 | 25% | 3 | March-May |
Summer 2027
Payment plan available on April 15, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 21 | 35% | 2 | June & July |
| July 22 | 50% | 1 | July only |
NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately!
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Tompkins Cortland Community College. Please be aware the college may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.