College of DuPage provides students the opportunity to make payments throughout the semester through one of our affordable payment plans. All payment plan options require a down payment.
The payment plan is for students paying out of pocket or students whose balance is not covered in full by financial aid or military benefits. A non-refundable set-up fee is charged at the time of enrollment, and a down payment is also required.
Only current semester charges for tuition and fees can be included in the payment plan. Fines and prior term charges can be paid at the Cashier’s Office.
Payment Plan Schedules
The earlier you enroll in a payment plan, the lower your down payment.
Early Bird Payment Plans
(Before May 31, 2024)
| Plan Available Until: | Payment Details: |
|---|---|
| May 31 | $10 down; 6 payments (June to Nov.) |
| May 31 | $10 down; 5 payments (July to Nov.) |
| May 31 | $10 down; 4 payments (Aug. to Nov.) |
(After June 1)
| Plan Available Until: | Payment Details: |
|---|---|
| June 30 | 15% down; 5 payments (June to Nov.) |
| July 31 | 25% down; 4 payments (Aug. to Nov.) |
| Aug. 31 | 35% down; 3 payments (Sept. to Nov.) |
| Sept. 30 | 35% down; 2 payments (Oct. and Nov.) |
| Oct. 31 | 50% down; 1 payment (Nov.) |
Early Bird Payment Plans
(Before Dec. 31, 2024)
| Plan Available Until: | Payment Details: |
|---|---|
| Nov. 30 | $10 down; 6 payments (Dec. 2024 to May 2025) |
| Dec. 31, 2024 | $10 down; 5 payments (Jan. to May 2025) |
(After Jan. 1)
| Plan Available Until: | Payment Details: |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | 20% down; 4 payments (Feb. 2025 to May 2025) |
| Feb. 28 | 25% down; 3 payments (March to May) |
| March 31 | 35% down; 2 payments (April and May) |
| April 30 | 50% down; 1 payment (May) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about setting up a payment plan at College of DuPage.
While enrolling in a payment plan, if you receive an error message “Unable to save your new credit card – Credit card number or expiration date is not valid” or “Account validation failed. Check your ABA routing number and try again,” follow these steps:
- Click on Cancel and repeat the steps to enroll in a payment plan.
- Click on payment plans from the top menu.
- Click on Enroll Now.
- Choose a term from the drop-down box and click on Select.
- Choose the payment plan from the plans that are available to you from the drop-down box and click on Select.
- Review the details of your payment plan and click on Continue.
- Click on Display Payment Schedule.
- Review your Payment Schedule and click on Continue.
- Choose your Payment Method (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Checking, or Savings) from the drop-down box and click on Select.
- Enter the requested information on the right side and click on Continue.
- Review the payment plan Agreement. If you would like to print the agreement, click the “Print Agreement” box.
- Check the box “I agree” at the bottom of the page and click on Continue.
The payment plan requires a checking/savings account or a debit/credit card.
Yes, for additional semester charges that occur on your account during the semester, the payment plan balance will be recalculated to reflect the new installment amount(s).
You do not need to enroll in a new payment plan every time you change your class schedule.
While the payment plan specifies the date each payment will occur, College of DuPage determines the time of day the payment is debited. Once the payment has attempted, you will be notified via email if the payment processed successfully.
If a payment is returned, a $30 late fee will be assessed to your student account. Payment must be made immediately or you may be dropped from your classes for the amount owed.
Students with excessive returned payments may be denied eligibility to participate in the payment plan.
The College of DuPage payment plan adjusts your installment payments for new charges or credits applied to the account daily so that the final installment(s) will include any unpaid semester charges.
- NOTE: An email notification will be sent out to notify you of changes to your payment plan balance and installment payments for dropping and/or adding a class. New charges or credits applied are divided sequentially into the remaining installments.
If you enroll in the payment plan and are later awarded financial aid, the financial aid amount will be applied to your account to reduce your balance. If a credit balance is created, you will be refunded within 14 days of that occurring.
Yes, if you want to participate in the payment plan next semester, you must enroll again. The payment plan is only valid for the semester you sign up for. The $15.00 non-refundable setup fee is charged each semester.
Questions may be directed via email to codpaymenthelp@cod.edu or call (630) 942-2206.
Late Payments
Payments are due on the scheduled payment dates outlined in the payment plan agreement. Failure to make payments in accordance with the payment plan agreement will result in a late fee of $30 assessed to your student account, and you may be dropped from your classes for the amount owed.
Scheduled Payments
Payments are due on the scheduled payment date. The College encourages you to set calendar reminders for the payment dates. A reminder email will be sent to your student email address two days before the scheduled payment date. The payment plan is a contract, and the College will not reverse a valid payment.
Student Email
Important communication regarding the payment plan will be sent to your student email address throughout the semester, some of which will be time sensitive.
Additional Resources
Contact Information
Cashier's Office
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2424
Phone Hours
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(630) 942-2206
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Available through email inquiries at cashiers@cod.edu
Fax: (630) 942-2909