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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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
- Checking or savings account – automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Cost to Participate
- $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
- $4 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Payments are processed automatically on the 5th or 20th of each month.
All down and full payments are processed immediately.
Simple Steps to Enroll In Payment Plan or Pay Your Balance Online
Enrolling in a Payment Plan
- Go to www.richland.edu
- Select Quick Links – Select Pay Your Bill
- Under Payment Plan – Select Pay Your Bill Online
OR
Paying Your Balance Online
- Go to myRichland
- Select myStudent Info
- Select myStudent Billing
- Select My Account Balances
- Select Make Payment
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 2026
Payment plan available on March 16, 2026.
You must select a payment option below by May 19, 2026 (or date of registration) to prevent losing the classes you have registered for.
Payments are processed on the 20th of each month.
Pay in full option is available March 16, 2026 – June 10, 2026.
| Payment plan enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16-May 16 | none | 3 | May-July | 20th |
| May 17-May 19 | 33% | 2 | June & July | 20th |
| For registration after May 19, 2026 until June 10, 2026 | ||||
| May 20-June 10 | 50% | 2 | June & July | 20th |
Fall 2026
Payment plan available on April 1, 2026.
You must select a payment option below by August 4, 2026 (or date of registration) to prevent losing the classes you have registered for.
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.
Pay in full option is available April 1, 2026 – August 27, 2026
| Payment plan enrollment dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1-June 3 | none | 6 | June-Nov | 5th |
| June 4-June 25 | 10% | 5 | July-Nov | 5th |
| June 26-July 27 | 10% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| July 28-Aug 4 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th |
| For registration after August 5, 2026 until August 27, 2026 | ||||
| Aug 5-Aug 27 | 33% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th |
Spring 2027
Payment plan available on October 13, 2026.
You must select a payment option below by January 6, 2027 (or date of registration) to prevent losing the classes you have registered for.
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.
Pay in full option is available October 13, 2026 – January 27, 2027.
| Payment plan enrollment dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13-Nov 3 | none | 6 | Nov-April | 5th |
| Nov 4-Dec 3 | none | 5 | Dec-April | 5th |
| Dec 4-Dec 23 | 10% | 4 | Jan-April | 5th |
| Dec 24-Jan 6 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th |
| For registration after January 7, 2027 until January 27, 2027 | ||||
| Jan 7-Jan 27 | 33% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th |
Note: All enrollment fees, down and payments in full are processed immediately.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Availability of the payment plan is determined by Richland Community 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.