Payment Policy

College of DuPage requires students not fully covered by financial aid or military benefits to enroll in a payment plan or pay their account balance by the payment due date. If you have not enrolled in a payment plan or paid your account balance by the payment due date, you may be dropped from your classes.

Payment Deadlines and Due Dates


Term	Registration Opens	Payment Deadline
Spring	November	December 1
Summer	March	May 1
Fall	April	July 1

The payment deadline is the date students are required to enroll in a payment plan or pay their balance in full for a term. If you register for classes after the payment deadline, enrollment in a payment plan or payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Students enrolled in Field Studies/Study Abroad classes may be subject to different payment deadlines than those listed above.

Drop for Non-Payment

College of DuPage monitors and drops students from classes due to non-payment of tuition and fees in order to help students avoid incurring extraneous tuition bills. The drop for non-payment process is intended to ensure students are successful in fulfilling their financial obligation to the College, which in turn frees students to succeed in their educational journey.

The College runs regular monitoring reports and notifies students that they need to make payment arrangements or run the risk of being dropped from classes. Being added to a drop evaluation does not automatically indicate you will be dropped. You should not rely on the drop for non-payment process to remove you from classes you no longer wish to attend.

How to Avoid Being Dropped for Non-Payment

1. Enroll in a Payment Plan

If you are unable to pay your student account balance in full at the time of registration, you can spread the payments over the term by enrolling in a payment plan.
Any payment not made on the scheduled payment date will result in a $30 late fee automatically assessed to your student account and you run the risk of being dropped from your classes for the amount owed.
Learn more about how to enroll in a payment plan.

2. Pay in Full

Online: Pay by credit card, debit card, or electronic check via the student portal. Directions on how to pay in full.
By Phone: Pay by credit card or debit card with a cashier via phone at (630) 942-2206.

3. Financial Aid or Military Benefits

Complete your documents early. You are strongly encouraged to complete all financial aid documents at least one month before registering for classes to allow for the necessary processing time. View and submit outstanding financial aid documents by accessing Financial Aid Self-Service via the student portal. For military benefits, you must complete a Veterans Certification Request Form which can be found in your myACCESS student menu.
Your financial aid funding or military benefits must be finalized, your award letter must be received, and your aid must cover your entire balance to ensure your classes are secure.
If financial aid or military benefits does not cover your entire balance, you are responsible for enrolling in a payment plan to cover the remaining balance or paying your balance in full.
If you are selected for verification of your FAFSA, that must be completed, your financial aid must be finalized, your award letter must be received, and your aid must cover your entire balance in order to ensure your classes are secure.
To confirm if you have enough financial aid to cover your balance after you register for classes, follow the directions to confirm your financial aid.
For questions on how to apply for financial aid, visit steps to apply.
You are responsible for any charges not covered by financial aid or military benefits. If these charges are not covered, you may be dropped for non-payment.

4. Company Sponsored Billing Agreement

Sponsored Billing is available for students whose employers will pay for their tuition and fees within 30 days of the start of the term, regardless of grades or class attendance.
The Sponsored Billing Agreement must be completed, signed by the student and the sponsor, and submitted to the Office of Student Registration Services.
A letter from the sponsor on company letterhead must be submitted along with the Sponsored Billing Agreement.
You will be responsible for any charges not covered by your company.
Contact the Office of Student Registration Services for more information.

5. College Illinois

If you participate in College Illinois, contact the Office of Student Registration Services one week before registering for classes and inform the office of your plan to use College Illinois.
You will be responsible for any charges not covered by your plan.
Contact the Office of Student Registration Services for more information.

6. 529 Plans (Other than College Illinois)

If you are participating in a 529 plan, contact the Cashier's Office immediately after you register for classes and inform the cashiers you are using a 529 plan. The cashiers will place a protective hold on your account to allow time for the check from the 529 plan to be sent to the College.
You are responsible for contacting the provider and requesting a check be sent to the College to pay for your tuition.
The check should be made payable to "College of DuPage." Your name and student ID number should be referenced on the check.
The check should be made for no more than the cost of tuition and fees on your account for the current term.
You will be responsible for any charges not covered by your plan.

7. Field Studies/Study Abroad Payment Plan

If you are only registered in Field Studies/Study Abroad classes with fees greater than $500, you are not required to pay in full at the time of registration.
You will receive a welcome packet via email from Field and Experiential Learning no later than 5 business days after you register.
The welcome packet will include your payment options.
Contact Field and Experiential Learning for more information.

Steps To Take if You Are Dropped for Non-payment

If you are dropped for non-payment, the steps you need to take are different depending on where you are in the term.

Dropped Before Your Class Begins

Pay your outstanding balance. Clear all financial holds by paying any remaining balance in full, if applicable.
Re-register for classes.
Pay for your classes. After you have re-registered for your classes, you must pay your account balance in full or enroll in a payment plan. Another down payment will be required for the payment plan.

Please note: You are not guaranteed the same classes you were registered for prior to being dropped, as registration is dependent upon class availability.

Dropped During the First 10 Days of Class

Pay your outstanding balance. Clear all financial holds by paying any remaining balance in full, if applicable.
Request a permit online. Log in to the student portal, under the Registration heading, select "Request a Permit." If the request is approved, an email will be sent to your student email address (@dupage.edu).
Re-register for classes. Once permits are obtained, register for your classes via the student portal or by contacting the Office of Student Registration Services.
Pay for your classes. After you have re-registered for your classes, you must pay your account balance in full or enroll in a payment plan. Another down payment will be required for the payment plan.

Permits for late registration are only valid for three business days after the date of issuance, so re-register immediately.

Dropped After the 10th Day of Class

Pay your outstanding balance. Clear all financial holds by paying any remaining balance in full, if applicable.
Request a permit from your instructor. Contact your instructor directly by phone, email, or in-person to request a permit. Instructors will send an e-permit to the Office of Student Registration Services.
Re-register for classes. Once permits are obtained, you must re-register by phone or in-person with the Office of Student Registration Services. You can also email the Office of Student Registration Services from your student email address (@dupage.edu) and request to be re-registered.
Pay for your classes. After you have re-registered for your classes, you must pay your account balance in full or enroll in a payment plan. Another down payment will be required for the payment plan.