Payment
Upon registration, all students are required to pay the entire balance of their accounts (after financial aid awards are considered) or enroll in a deferred payment plan.
Timely payment of tuition is required to continue your attendance at the College. If unforeseen circumstances occur that preclude you from paying in a timely fashion, please contact the Center for Student Success office.
We honor Employer Tuition Assistance, Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) and V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation. We also encourage students to apply for financial assistance.
Outstanding Balance From A Previous Session
Until the balance is paid, the student will not be allowed to:
- Register for any subsequent semester
- Obtain a transcript of academic work
- Apply for a residence hall room
- Obtain their diploma
Each semester's charges are due in full at the time of registration. Arrangements may be made to use a deferred payment plan.
For more in-depth information about tuition and fees, read the Tuition and Fees section of the Undergraduate Catalog.
Leave of Absence
If main campus students withdraw or take a leave of absence from Columbia College, they may be eligible for a tuition adjustment.
Deferred Payment Plan
If a student needs to pay educational expenses in installments, a deferred payment plan may be arranged. Due dates and more detailed information for payment plans are available upon registration.
Any payment not made by the due date is subject to a late payment charge. All students not paying in full upon registration are required to sign a deferred payment contract through epayment. Read the Deferred Payment Policy.