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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 payment from checking or savings account (ACH)
- Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 20th of the month
Cost to Participate
- $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
- You must owe a minimum of $200 to use the payment plan
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to https://www.batestech.edu
- Click on MyBates
- Click on QuickLinks
- Click on Pay My Tuition
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.
Note: You must owe a minimum of $200 to use the payment plan
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
Fall 2025
Payment plan available on July 11, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11-Aug 16 | none | 3 | Aug-Oct | 20 |
| Aug 17-Sept 11 | 30% | 2 | Sept & Oct | 20 |
| Sept 12-Oct 7 | 60% | 1 | October only | 20 |
Winter 2026
Payment plan available on October 22, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22-Nov 18 | none | 3 | Nov-Jan | 20 |
| Nov 19-Dec 11 | 30% | 2 | Dec & Jan | 20 |
| Dec 12-Jan 8 | 60% | 1 | January only | 20 |
Spring 2026
Payment plan available on February 6, 2026
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6- Feb 18 | none | 3 | Feb-April | 20 |
| Feb 19- March 11 | 30% | 2 | March & April | 20 |
| March 12- April 9 | 60% | 1 | April only | 20 |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY:
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Bates Technical College. Please be aware Bates Technical College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS:
If your balance has changed due to changes in your class schedule or financial aid, please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted. You should review your payment plan balance online or contact the Cashier’s Office at 253-680-7018 or [email protected] to confirm the change.
For additional questions regarding your payment plan please call Nelnet Campus Commerce at 800-609-8056.