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.

Fall 2025

Payment plan available on June 30, 2025

Immediate full payments will be available from June 30, 2025 - October 8, 2025.

Last Day to Enroll Online	Required Down Payment	Number of Payments	Months of Payments	Payment Dates
June 30 - July 25	20%	4	Aug - Nov	5th
June 30 - Aug 11	20%	4	Aug - Nov	20th
June 30 - Aug 26	25%	3	Sept - Nov	5th
June 30 - Sept 11	25%	3	Sept - Nov	20th
June 30 - Sept 25	35%	2	Oct - Nov	5th
June 30 - Oct 8	35%	2	Oct - Nov	20th
June 30 - Nov 10	50%	1	Nov	20th

Winter 2026

Payment plans available on November 3, 2025 through January 18, 2026.

Full payments may be made through March 19, 2026.

Last Day to Enroll Online	Required Down Payment	Number of Payments	Months of Payments	Payment Dates
November 25	25%	3	December - February	5th
December 10	25%	3	December - February	20th
December 24	35%	2	January & February	5th
January 9	35%	2	January & February	20th
January 18	50%	1	February only	5th & 20th

Spring 2026

Payment plans available on February 9, 2026 through April 17, 2026.

Full payments may be made through March 19, 2026.

Last Day to Enroll Online	Required Down Payment	Number of Payments	Months of Payments	Payment Dates
February 24	25%	3	March - May	5th
March 11	25%	3	March - May	20th
March 26	35%	2	April & May	20th
April 9	35%	2	April & May	5th
April 17	50%	1	May only	5th & 20th