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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

  • $15 nonrefundable enrollment fee for Summer semester
  • $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee for Fall and Spring semester
  • Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned

If the enrollment fee returns for any reason, the agreement may be terminated.

Simple Steps to Enroll

  • Go to www.clcillinois.edu
  • Click on green “Student Login”
  • Click on “Portal Login”
  • Go to “My Financials”
  • Click on “Make a Payment to Student Center”
  • Click on “Payment Options”

College of Lake County Payment Policy

College of Lake County Payment Policy

The College of Lake County requires that all tuition and fees be paid in full by the due date.  Students who do not pay risk enrollment cancellation.

The following options are available:

  • Sign up for payment plan by due date.
  • Financial aid students are eligible to sign up for a deferred payment plan.

You are still responsible for any balance due after your aid is disbursed.

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:

Spring 2026

Payment plans available on October 23, 2025

Last day to enroll online Required down payment Number of paymentsMonths of payments Payment date
Payments on the 5th of the month
Dec 3none6Dec-May5th
Dec 31none5Jan-May5th
Jan 2720%4Feb-May5th
Feb 2425%3March-May5th
March 2630%2April & May5th
April 2450%1May only 5th
Payments on the 20th of the month
Dec 18none5Dec-April 20th
Jan 820%4Jan-April 20th
Feb 1025%3Feb-April 20th
March 1130%2March & April 20th
April 950%1April only 20th
 
Deferred Plan-Financial Aid Students Only
Payments on the 14th of the month
March 12none3March-May14th

Summer 2026

Payment plans available on March 1, 2026

Last day to enroll onlineRequired down payment Number of payments Months of payments
Payments on the 5th
May 1none3May-July
May 2730%2June & July
June 2550%1July only
Payments on the 20th
May 16none3May-July
June 1030%2June & July
July 950%1July only
Deferred Plan-Financial Aid Student Only
Payments on the 14th
July 10none1July only

Fall 2026

Payment plans available on April 5, 2026

Last day to enroll onlineRequired down payment Number of payments Months of payments
Payments on the 5th
June 3none6June-Nov
July 2none5July-Nov
Aug 1none4Aug-Nov
Aug 2620%3Sept-Nov
Sept 2430%2Oct & Nov
Oct 2750%1November only
Payments on the 20th
June 17none6June-Nov
July 16none5July-Nov
Aug 18none4Aug-Nov
Sept 1020%3Sept-Nov
Oct 830%2Oct & Nov
Nov 1050%1November only
Deferred Plan-Financial Aid Student Only
Payments on the 11th
Oct 8none3Oct-Dec

NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!