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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
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Payments are processed automatically on the 5th of each month
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Visit College website at www.riohondo.edu
- Top right, hover over Quick Links and Click on AccessRío.
- Sign in with student email account (Microsoft account)
- Click the “Finances” tab
- Click “Pay Bill”
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
Spring 2027 Tuition
Payment plans are available on October 26th, 2026.
Payments on the 5th of the month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26-Nov 25 | 5% | 6 | Dec-May | 5th |
| Nov 26-Dec 23 | 5% | 5 | Jan-May | 5th |
| Dec 28-Jan 15 | 5% | 4 | Feb-May | 5th |
Summer 2027 Tuition
Payment plans are available on May 3rd, 2027.
Payments on the 5th of the month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3-May 26 | 5% | 3 | June-Aug | 5th |
NOTE: All down payments, full payments, and enrollment fees are processed immediately!
IMPORTANT: If you are enrolled in multiple payment plans, you may have multiple payments in a month.
For additional information, call us at 800.609.8056 or go online.