Payment Plans
ECC payment plans keep money matters simple!
There's no more convenient way to pay educational expenses and manage your budget. Payment plans are not loan programs. No interest or finance charges added. Instead, payments are automatic—set them and forget them.
Enrollment Benefits
- Enroll in a payment plan so you can pay your balance in installments
- View your current payment plan status
- Automatic payments using a credit card, debit card, or electronic check
- Receive email reminders about upcoming payments
- Receive email notifications as your plan adjusts to changes in your account status
Eligibility Requirements
- Have a minimum of $250 in tuition and fees for credit classes
- Have a U.S. checking account, savings account, or valid credit card. See information for international students
- Choose only one payment plan per semester
- You need your user ID | show me my ID
- You need your password | get/reset my password
As classes are dropped and added, the payment plan balance will be adjusted automatically. An email with the new payment amount will be sent to the email address set up on the payment plan. A notification will be sent via email and the postal service for any payment that is returned/denied for any reason. Review payment policies
Login Instructions
New User
- If you are a student, you must log in to the accessECC Portal first. Login to accessECC Portal.
- Click on the "Self Service" box. A second login may be required.
- Click on "Student Finance"
- Click on "Make a Payment"
- Click on "Payment Plan"
Authorized User
Payment Plan System (ePay) - If you are an 'authorized user' of a payment plan, you can log in using the access information provided by your student. Login to payment plan system
Note: Your child/student must grant you (your email address) access as an "authorized user" before you can access his/her payment plan account. You will receive an email with a temporary password and will be prompted for a new password when you log in the first time.
Payment Plan Schedule
A nonrefundable service fee of $30 per semester will be added to your down payment. Down payments normally draft within 24 to 48 hours. 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 $35 assessed to your student account.
Summer 2020
Plan available until | Down payment | # of payments | Payment dates |
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Payment due date May 19, 2020, 2020 by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before May 18, 2020, 2020. | |||
May 19, 2020* | 50% | 1 | 07/14/20 |
June 8, 2020** | 50% | 1 | 07/14/20 |
June 8, 2020*** | 25% | 3 | 06/30/20, 07/14/20, and 08/31/20 |
*Payment plans for students who enroll after May 18, 2020 will be available until June 8, 2020. You must pay in full or enroll in a payment plan by 7 p.m., CST, the next calendar day after you enroll in classes. **Only for students enrolling after May 18, 2020. ***$30 Set-up fee and 3 equal installments to be made on the payment dates outlined above. |
Fall 2020
Plan available until | Down payment | # of payments | Payment dates |
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Payment due date August 11, 2020 by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before August 10, 2020. | |||
June 15, 2020 | 10% | 4 | 07/29/20, 08/31/20, 10/01/20, 10/29/20 |
July 13, 2020 | 20% | 3 | 08/31/20, 10/01/20,10/29/20 |
August 11, 2020* | 15% | 5 | 08/31/20, 09/30/20, 10/29/20, 11/30/20, 12/21/20 |
August 11, 2020** | 33% | 2 | 10/01/20, 10/29/20 |
September 28, 2020*** | 50% | 1 | 10/29/20 |
*$30 Set-up fee and 5 equal installments to be made on the payment dates outlined above. **Payment plans for students who enroll after August 10, 2020 will be available until September 28, 2020. You must pay in full or enroll in a payment plan by 7 p.m., CST, the next calendar day after you enroll in classes. ***Only for students enrolling after August 10, 2020. |
Spring 2021
Plan available until | Down payment | # of payments | Payment dates |
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Payment due date January 6, 2021 by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before January 5, 2021. | |||
November 20, 2020 | 10% | 4 | 12/21/20, 01/26/21, 02/25/21, 03/31/21 |
December 22, 2020 | 20% | 3 | 01/26/21, 02/25/21, 03/31/21 |
January 6, 2021 | 33% | 2 | 02/25/21, 03/31/21 |
February 16, 2021* | 50% | 1 | 03/31/21 |
*Payment plans are made available for individuals who enroll after the tuition due date. |
Payment Plans Fee
A nonrefundable service fee of $30 per semester will be added to your down payment. Down payments normally draft within 24 to 48 hours.
Contact
Student Accounts
Building B, Room B151
847-214-7380
Fax: 847-214-7445
studentaccounts@elgin.edu
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: Closed