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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

Payments are processed automatically on the 10th or 25th of each month.

Cost to Participate

  • $30 enrollment fee per quarter
  • Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll

Need help registering for classes or navigating ctcLink?

Please visit https://lowercolumbia.edu/ctcLink/

If you have already registered for classes:

  • Navigation:  Student Homepage > Financial Account > Payment Plans > Nelnet Payment Plan
  • Click on the gray tile to redirect you to the Nelnet site

 

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

Winter 2025

Payment plans available November 11, 2024
Tuition due date is December 12, 2024.

Last day to enroll onlineRequired down paymentNumber of paymentsMonths of payments
Payments on the 10th of the month
Dec 1625%3Jan-March
Jan 1440%2Feb & March
Payments on the 25th of the month
Dec 1325%3Dec-Feb
Jan 1440%2Jan & Feb

Spring 2025

Payment plans available February 10, 2025
Tuition due date is March 20, 2025.

Last day to enroll onlineRequired down paymentNumber of paymentsMonths of payments
Payments on the 10th of the month
Feb 2725%3March-May
March 2040%2April & May
Payments on the 25th of the month
March 1425%3March-May
April 1540%2April & May

NOTE:  All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Payment Plan Availability

Availability of payment plan is determined by Lower Columbia College. It may not be available during specific times and dates during registration.

Your account balance may not reflect added/dropped classes or financial aid awards right away. Review your agreement balance online.