PaymentOptions
Learn how to view your bill, check your financial aid, and pay your balance, or set up a payment plan before the deadline so you don’t risk being dropped from your classes.
TSC Payment Policy
Full payment must be made, or a deferred payment plan must be in place, by the posted payment due date. If payment is not received by the semester payment due date on the first day of class, you risk being dropped from your courses for non-payment. If dropped, you may only re-enroll if space is available before the Census date. Payments for enrollments made after the deadline are due within 24 hours of registration.
If you are not planning to attend TSC, you must log in to your student account and drop your classes by the published add/drop date. TSC intends to drop students for non-payment, but cannot guarantee unpaid classes will be dropped. You are responsible for dropping your own classes & you will be responsible for any balance owed for classes that were not dropped, even if you did not pay on time.
Deadlines
Fall Semester
August 5
Spring Semester
January 5
Summer Semester
May 20
Why Enroll in a Payment Plan?
A payment plan lets you spread your tuition out over the semester instead of facing one big lump-sum due date at the start or end of the term. Staying current on your balance also keeps you eligible to register for the next semester and avoids collections, which carry at least a 30% APR.
Failure to enroll in a payment plan can result in being dropped from your classes for non-payment.
Step-by-Step: Paying for College at TSC
Already registered for classes? Work through these steps in order to understand your bill, check your financial aid, and pay your balance.
When is my bill or balance available?
Immediately after registering for classes, a bill is generated.
Where can I find my bill or balance that I owe?
In your portal, click the icon labeled “Pay/View My Bill.”
How is my balance calculated?
- Cost of attendance
- Tuition — resident, non-resident, or online
- Student fees
- On-campus or off-campus housing
Do I have financial aid? How do I check it?
In your portal, click the icon labeled “Financial Aid Award.” You’ll find grants, scholarships, and loans awarded for the academic year and semester here.
Am I missing any documents for financial aid?
In your portal, click the icon labeled “Financial Aid Requirements.” If any documents are missing, you’ll see what’s needed to process your financial aid here.
Does my financial aid cover my bill?
Your financial aid may or may not cover your full bill or balance. Use these steps to check:
- Confirm your financial aid is complete and your awards are accepted. Make sure no documentation is missing, and contact Financial Aid with any questions about your award offers.
- Find the total amount for each accepted grant, scholarship, and loan. Do not include your work-study amount.
- Divide that total by 2 (half for fall, half for spring).
- Add up your accepted amounts from step 3.
- Subtract that total from your balance or bill.
- If your remaining balance is more than your financial aid total, a payment plan is required to cover the difference.
- If your remaining balance is less than your financial aid total, a payment plan is not required.
What is the payment policy for TSC?
Full payment must be made, or a deferred payment plan must be in place, by the posted payment due date. If payment is not received by the semester payment due date on the first day of class, you risk being dropped from your courses for non-payment. If dropped, you may only re-enroll if space is available before the Census date.
What if I’m not planning to attend TSC?
Log in to your student account and drop your classes by the published add/drop date. TSC intends to drop students for non-payment, but cannot guarantee unpaid classes will be dropped. You are responsible for dropping your own classes and will be responsible for any balance owed for classes that were not dropped, even if you did not pay on time.
When are payment due dates for tuition, fees, and housing?
- Fall semester: August 5
- Spring semester: January 5
- Summer semester: May 20
What are my options to pay my balance?
- Financial aid (if eligible) — FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and loans
- Pay in full by you or an outside source — cash (in person or by mail), or credit/debit card (by phone, online, or in person)
- Payment plan with NelNet — see Step 4 below for details
How much might I pay with a payment plan?
Example: a payment plan for a $4,000 balance, broken out by number of payments chosen.
| Number of Payments Chosen | Required % Down Payment | Required Down Payment Amount | Estimated Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0% | $0.00 | $800.00 |
| 4 | 10% | $400.00 | $900.00 |
| 3 | 15% | $600.00 | $1,135.00 |
| 2 | 20% | $800.00 | $1,600.00 |
When are my payments due?
- You choose the day payments are withdrawn: the 5th or the 20th of each month
- Payments are automatic withdrawals on your chosen date
- Your down payment % and monthly amount depend on when you set up the plan and how many payments you choose
- Your required down payment is paid when you set up the plan
What is the application cost?
The non-refundable application fee for a payment plan is $40 each semester.
Recommended
Set up your payment plan online through NelNet:
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- Go to trinidadstate.edu
- Log in to the TSC Portal
- Click on the Student Finance card
- Select NelNet Set-up Payment Plan
I’ve Registered for Classes — What Are My Next Steps?
- Sign your payment agreement (PDF)
- Make arrangements to pay your balance using the steps above.
Looking for information about refunds?
The Business Office
The Business Office is where students come to:
- Pay for their education
- Ask questions about billing and refunds
- Get help with the BankMobile refund process
- Obtain bookstore charge authorizations
Trinidad Campus
Zachary Williamson
Berg Building, Room 209
Phone: (719) 846-5547