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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
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.collegeofthedesert.edu/students/bursar
- Click “Payment Plan” on the left side of the page
- If you need to pay balances from previous semesters select “Repayment Plan” and click “Create a username & password”
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit/debit card
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
Cost to Participate
- $20 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- $2 nonrefundable enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- Up to $30 nonrefundable fee if a payment is returned
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:
Summer 2025
Electronic enrollment will be available on April 2, 2025.
Full payments may be made online through June 30, 2025, using your checking or savings account. If using a credit card, please use the WebAdvisor link.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25 | 50% | 1 | July only |
Fall 2025
Electronic enrollment will be available on April 2, 2025.
Full payments may be made online through September 8, 2025, using your checking or savings account. If using a credit card, please use the WebAdvisor link.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Sept 25 | 50% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
Spring 2026
Electronic enrollment will be available on November 27, 2025.
Full payments may be made online through February 8, 2026, using your checking or savings account. If using a credit card, please use the WebAdvisor link.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April |
| Feb 24 | 50% | 2 | March & April |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollments fees are processed immediately!
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Availability of the payment plan is determined by College of the Desert. Please be aware the College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online.