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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

Cost to Participate

  • $30 enrollment fee per semester (ACH & credit card)
  • $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 www.howardcc.edu/paymentplan to get information on how to enroll. For help logging in, contact the Technology Service Center at 443.518.4444.
  • Enroll in the Tuition Payment Plan by the payment due date posted by HCC
  • Enroll in Payment Plan for past due balance to avoid collection process

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:

Summer 2026 Past Due

Payments are processed on the 1st or 15th of each month.

Payment plans available on July 24, 2026

This option is available until Required down paymentNumber of paymentsMonths of payments
Aug 2015%4Sept-Dec
Sept 1725%3Oct-Dec
Oct 1960%2Nov & Dec
Nov 1860%2Dec & Jan
Dec 1860%1January only

Fall 2026 Past Due

Payments are processed on the 1st or 15th of each month.

Payment plans available on September 23, 2026

This option is available until Required down paymentNumber of paymentsMonths of payments
Oct 2115%4Nov-Feb
Nov 1825%3Dec-Feb
Dec 1725%3Jan-March
Jan 2160%2Feb & March
Feb 1860%2March & April
March 1860%1April only

Winter/Spring 2027

Payments are processed on the 5th or 20th of each month.

Payment plans available on October 27, 2026

This option is available until Required down paymentNumber of paymentsMonths of payments
Nov 23none5Dec-April
Dec 715%4Jan-April
Dec 2125%4Jan-April
Jan 2525%3Feb-April
Feb 2225%2March & April

NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately!

Payment Plan for Past Due Balance may not remove financial hold until the full balance is paid but will hold the collection process.

Balance Adjustments

The total amount of your agreement is subject to change by the institution if you drop/add classes or if your financial aid awards are adjusted. A missed payment may effect your current and future enrollment. You can view/update your payment plan information online through myHCC.

11901 Little Patuxent Parkway – Columbia, MD 21044
443.518.1863 – www.howardcc.edu/paymentplan 

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