Automatic Payment Plan

Automatic Payment Plan/Nelnet (NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2025)

We make it easy to pay your tuition and class fees on time each quarter with our convenient automatic payment plan through Nelnet. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, you can pay monthly and it’s easy to enroll.

Self-Pay In-house Payment Plan (Summer 2025 ONLY)

TCC is offering a self-pay, interest free, in-house payment plan for students enrolled for Summer 2025 with balances exceeding $200.
The plan includes a one-time $15 registration fee payable upon enrollment.
This plan offers TCC students the flexibility to pay the summer quarter tuition and fees over the length of the term. Multiple options are available for students to choose between a 2 or 3 month installment plan. Click here for instructions on how to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Go to www.tacomacc.edu
- Log in to ctcLink Gateway
- Click Student Center
- Click Nelnet Payment Plan
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card (An additional fee may be assessed.)
- $15 enrollment fee per term
- $2 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Do not sign up for the automatic payment plan if you have financial aid or coverage by a Third Party sponsor. Your classes will not be dropped. However, you will be responsible for any balance if your financial aid or the Third Party does not cover or pay your entire tuition and mandatory fees.
You can find your account balance at www.mypaymentplan.com. For additional help, you may also call Nelnet Business Solutions at 800-609-8056. Customer service representatives are available Monday-Thursday from 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Please be aware the college may elect not to have e-Cashier available during specific times and dates during registration.

Automatic Payment Plan Enrollment Dates

You must have a minimum balance of $200 to budget through the payment plan.

Spring 2025

Payment plans available on February 10, 2025. Full payments may be made through March 13, 2025.

Payments on the 5th of the month:

Last Day to Enroll Online	Required Down Payment	Number of Payments	Months of Payments
February 23	25%	3	March - May
March 27	35%	2	April & May
April 12	50%	1	May only

Payments on the 20th of the month:

Last Day to Enroll Online	Required Down Payment	Number of Payments	Months of Payments
March 11	25%	3	March - May
April 10	35%	2	April & May
April 12	50%	1	May only

Summer 2025

How to sign up for a TCC payment plan online.