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Plan for tuition
and the weekend.
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
- Payments are automatically withdrawn on the 5th of the month
Cost to Participate
- $40 enrollment fee per semester (ACH & Credit card)
- $2.00 enrollment fee for Full Pay
- Additional 2.85% Service Fee to use credit or debit card
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.dctc.edu
- Click on the eServices link and log in
- Click on Bills and Payments
- Click on “Nelnet/FACTS Payment Plan”
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Dakota County Technical College. Please be aware the college may not elect to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
Balance Adjustments
Please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added.
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 2025
Payment plan available on October 18, 2024
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 5 | Dec-April | 5th |
| Jan 2 | none | 4 | Jan-April | 5th |
| Jan 27 | 10% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th |
| Feb 24 | 25% | 2 | March & April | 5th |
| March 27 | 50% | 1 | April only | 5th |
Summer 2025
Payment plan available on March 14, 2025
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 10% | 3 | May-July | 5th |
| May 27 | 25% | 2 | June & July | 5th |
| June 25 | 50% | 1 | July only | 5th |
Fall 2025
Payment plan available on July 1, 2025
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| Aug 26 | 10% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th |
| Sept 25 | 25% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 5th |
| Oct 27 | 50% | 1 | November only | 5th |
Spring 2026
Payment plan available on October 18, 2025
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 5 | Dec-April | 5th |
| Dec 31 | none | 4 | Jan-April | 5th |
| Jan 27 | 10% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th |
| Feb 24 | 25% | 2 | March & April | 5th |
| March 26 | 50% | 1 | April only | 5th |
NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!
You must have a minimum balance of $100 to budget through the automatic payment plan.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Availability of the payment plan is determined by Dakota County 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 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.
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.