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Payment Options

How to Pay

  • In Person at the Business Office in room 1H02
    • Cash
    • Check
    • Credit/Debit Card
  • Online using Nelnet
    • Electronic Checks
    • Credit/Debit Card

Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan.

Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There's no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it's easy to enroll!

Ready To Get Started?

Payment Methods

  • Automatic payment from checking or savings account (ACH)
  • Automatic payment from credit card or debit card
  • Regularly scheduled payments will process on the the 15th of the month

Cost to Participate

  • $30  Nonrefundable Enrollment Fee per Agreement
  • Up to  $30  Nonrefundable returned Payment Fee if a Payment is Returned

How to Enroll

Payment Plan Benefits:

  • Easy online enrollment
  • Flexible payment options
  • No interest

Target Dates to Enroll By


Spring 2026: Payment plan available on November 3, 2025

Enrollment
Dates		 Required
Down Payment		 Number of
Payments		 Months of
Payments		 Payment
Dates
Nov 3 - Nov 17 None 5 Dec - April 15th
Nov 18 - Dec 8 20% 4 Jan - April 15th
Dec 8 - Jan 5 40% 3 Feb - April 15th
Jan 5 - Feb 4 60% 2 March and April 15th

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!

Payment Plan Availability

Availability of the payment plan is determined by Sauk Valley Community College. Please be aware the College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.

Balance Adjustments

Please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online.

Students: If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.

Authorized Payers: If you are paying on behalf of the student, the student must access or set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.

For additional, information, call us at (800) 609-8056
Monday - Friday  7 AM - 9 PM CST and Saturday  8 AM - 2 PM CST