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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
- $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee per quarter
- Up to $30 nonrefundable fee is a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to CTCLink
- Select Full Site (at the bottom of red ribbon)
- On the Student Homepage, select Financial Account Tile
- On the left hand side select Payment Plans dropdown
- Choose Nelnet Payment Plan (NOT Enroll in a Payment Plan)
The tuition payment deadline is the day the quarter begins. After this deadline, payment is due within 48 hours of registration.
YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN A PAYMENT PLAN BY THESE DATES OR YOU RISK BEING DROPPED FROM CLASSES.
Target Dates To Enroll By
Fall 2025 Wait List and Late enrollment
Payment plan starting September 24, 2025 through October 10, 2025.
**You must be enrolled by October 10, 2025 or you risk being dropped from classes.
| Enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 24- Oct 10 | 50% | 1 | November only | 10th |
Winter 2026
Payment plan starting November 10, 2025 through January 5,2026
**You must be enrolled by January 5, 2026 or you risk being dropped from classes.
| Enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10-Dec 28 | 30% | 2 | Jan & Feb | 15th |
| Dec 29-Jan 5 | 50% | 1 | February only | 15th |
Winter 2026 Wait List and Late enrollment
Payment plan starting January 6, 2026 through January 23,2026
**You must be enrolled by January 23, 2026 or you risk being dropped from classes.
| Enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6-Jan 23 | 50% | 1 | February only | 15th |
Spring 2026
Payment plan starting February 17, 2026 through April 6, 2026.
**You must be enrolled by April 6, 2026 or you risk being dropped from classes.
| Enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17-March 29 | 30% | 2 | April & May | 10th |
| March 30-April 6 | 50% | 1 | May only | 10th |
Spring 2026 Wait List and Late Enrollment
Payment plan starting April 7, 2026 through April 28, 2026.
**You must be enrolled by April 28, 2026 or you risk being dropped from classes.
| Enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7-April 28 | 50% | 1 | May only | 10th |
Note: All down payments are processed immediately!
Balance Adjustments
Please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online. If you have questions, please contact the Cashier’s Office at 360-475-7181.
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.