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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)
- Mastercard, Discover, and Visa (*An additional service fee of 2.85% will be assessed.)
Payments are processed automatically on the 5th of each month. *If a credit/debit card is used, a service fee in addition to the enrollment fee will be assessed.
Cost to Participate
- $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- $3 nonrefundable enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to https://portal.sc4.edu; Log in
- Select “Service Center”
- Click on the “Financial Information” icon on the left side of the screen
- Click on “Click here to set up a Payment Plan”
- Click on “Proceed to Processor”
- Click the link on the steps to enroll
It is the policy of SC4 that the Responsible Party be at least 18 years of age. By enrolling with Nelnet Campus Commerce, the Responsible Party agrees to pay all tuition and fees even if the initial deposit does not go through.
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.
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
Fall 2024
Payment plan available on April 15, 2024
Pending Aid plans available on July 15, 2024
Full payments available through August 30, 2024
Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
June 3 | none | 5 | June-Oct | 5th |
June 25 | 10% | 4 | July-Oct | 5th |
July 25 | 35% | 3 | Aug-Oct | 5th |
Aug 2 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct | 5th |
Aug 30 | 60% | 1 | October only | 5th |
Pending Aid | Available July 15 | |||
Aug 30 | none | 3 | Oct-Dec | 5th |
Winter 2025
Payment plan available on November 4, 2024
Pending Aid available on December 9, 2024
Full payments available through January 24, 2025
Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 25 | 20% | 4 | Dec-March | 5th |
Dec 24 | 50% | 3 | Jan-March | 5th |
Jan 24 | 60% | 2 | Feb & March | 5th |
Pending Aid | Available Dec 9 | |||
Jan 24 | none | 3 | Feb-April | 20th |
Summer 2025
Payment plan available on February 24, 2025
Full payments available through May 27, 2025
Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
March 27 | 20% | 3 | April-June | 5th |
April 24 | 50% | 2 | May & June | 5th |
May 27 | 60% | 1 | June only | 5th |
NOTE: All enrollment fees, down and full payments are processed immediately!
Students delinquent on payments to Nelnet Campus Commerce on the final semester drop date will be removed from their classes.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Availability of the payment plan is determined by St Clair 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.