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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Cost to Participate
- $40 enrollment fee per semester (ACH & Credit card)
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.Trinidadstate.edu
- Log Into TSC Portal (found under Resources)
- Go to discover more and search “Student Finance” (bookmark)
- Go to Nelnet and Create/Manage Payment Plan
- Follow prompts to finalize payment options
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 2025
Payment plans available on July 11, 2025.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th or 20th |
| August 26 | 15% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th or 20th |
| September 25 | 25% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 5th or 20th |
| October 27 | 50% | 1 | November only | 5th or 20th |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available on November 11, 2025.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | none | 4 | Jan-April | 5th or 20th |
| January 27 | 15% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th or 20th |
| February 24 | 25% | 2 | March & April | 5th or 20th |
| March 26 | 50% | 1 | April only | 5th or 20th |
Summer 2025
Payment plans available on April 11, 2026.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | none | 3 | May-July | 5th or 20th |
| May 27 | 33% | 2 | June & July | 5th or 20th |
| June 25 | 50% | 1 | July only | 5th or 20th |
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Trinidad State. 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 be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online, verifying completeness, or call Trinidad State Cashier’s Office at 719.846.5547.
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.