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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
Additional information
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Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
- Invoice payments for International student only
- Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 15th of the month
Cost to Participate
- $25 nonrefundable Nelnet enrollment fee per semester due immediately when agreement is set up
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
- $100 minimum balance owed to participate in payment plan
- $1000 minimum balance owed to participate in International payment plan
- No interest
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.palomar.edu or click on enroll today.
- Log in to your MyPalomar account
- Under the Financials menu, select “Payments & Payment Plans”.
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.
Refunds
Register to Receive Your Financial Aid Refund
- Log in to your MyPalomar account
- Under the Financials menu, select “Payments and Payment Plans”.
- On the welcome page, select “Manage Refunds”
- Enter your banking information
If you have questions, contact
Financial Aid Office (for disbursement assistance)- 760-744-1150 x 2366 [email protected]
Cashier’s Office (for direct deposit assistance)- 760-744-1150 x 3660 [email protected]
Direct Deposit
Quick and easy. Simply provide your bank account information and we’ll deposit Financial Aid funds directly to your account.
Stay current with Mobile Alerts. Always be in the know about pending refunds. Click the mobile alert icon on your account dashboard and enter your 10-digit phone number to enroll in text messaging.
Target Dates To Enroll By
Spring 2026
Available October 27, 2025
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!
| Spring 2026 registration dates | Immediate required down payment | Remaining payments | Automatic payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A Oct 27-Dec 4 | 10% | 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% | December 15 January 15 February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15 |
| Plan B Oct 27-Jan 4 | 20% | 20% 20% 20% 20% | January 15 February 15 March 15 April 15 |
| Plan C Oct 27-Jan 4 | 34% | 33% 33% | January 15 February 15 |
| Plan D Oct 27-Feb 5 | 25% | 25% 25% 25% | February 15 March 15 April 15 |
Spring 2026 - International Payment Plans
Available October 27, 2025
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!
| Spring 2026 registration dates | Immediate required down payment | Remaining payments | Automatic payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A Oct 27-Nov 21 | 10% | 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% | December 15 January 15 February 15 March 15 April 15 May 15 |
| Plan B Oct 27-Dec 23 | 20% | 20% 20% 20% 20% | January 15 February 15 March 15 April 15 |
| Plan C Oct 27-Dec 23 | 34% | 33% 33% | January 15 February 15 |
| Plan D Oct 27-Jan 22 | 25% | 25% 25% 25% | February 15 March 15 April 15 |
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Palomar Community College District. The college may elect not to have the payment plan during specific times and dates during registration. A student defaulting on a payment plan agreement is subject to the college’s policy for fee payments, may risk being dropped from classes, and will not be eligible to register in future semesters until all outstanding balances are paid in full.
Payment Plan 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 payment plan agreement online if changes occur to your student account. Unsuccessful scheduled payments will automatically be reattempted within two weeks. Palomar College will not refund any Nelnet fees.
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.