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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)
- Automatic payment from credit or debit card
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 5th of the month
Cost to Participate
- $30 per quarter nonrefundable enrollment fee
- $2 nonrefundable enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to ctcLink
- Click on Financial Accounts tile
- Select “Nelnet Payment Plan” under Payment Plans
- Click on Nelnet button on the right
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.
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
Winter 2025
Payment plan available on November 4, 2024
Payment in full option available November 4, 2024 through January 13, 2025
| Dates to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4-Nov 25 | 20% | 4 | Dec-March | 5th |
| Nov 26-Dec 24 | 40% | 3 | Jan-March | 5th |
| Dec 25-Jan 13 | 60% | 2 | Feb & March | 5th |
Spring 2025
Payment plan available on March 3, 2025
Payment in full option available March 3, 2025 through April 14, 2025
| Dates to enroll online | Required down payment (Immediate) | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3-March 24 | 40% | 3 | April-June | 5th |
| March 25-April 14 | 60% | 2 | May & June | 5th |
Note: All down payments and enrollments fees are processed immediately! If your down payment fails, your payment plan will be TERMINATED and you will risk being DROPPED from classes for non-payment.
AVAILABILITY
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Bellingham Technical College. Please be aware the 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. You may also contact the Business Office at 360-752-8707 or email nelnet@btc.edu to confirm the change.