Payment Options
TCC offers flexible options to help you pay for your tuition.
If you have more questions, review our frequently asked questions.
Payment Due Dates
See undergraduate tuition payment due dates by term.
How to Pay for Courses
Choose one of the payment methods below to pay for your courses.
Online (including payment plans)
Log in to your online Student Account Center through your Student Account in MyTCCTrack. Choose to pay in full, or set up a payment plan through the Student Account Center/Pay Now helpful link.
Watch video tutorials about accessing and updating your account, or review our frequently asked questions.
Online Payment Types
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover)
- Prepaid debit card or gift card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover)
- You must keep this card in the event you receive a refund. We recommend keeping the card for up to 6 months from the date of original payment.
- Payment (installment) plan
- ACH
- Will not be accepted for prior term/semester balances
If you cannot pay online, you can also choose to mail in your payment.
Mail Payment Types
- Check (for current or future term balances only)
- Cashier's Check
- Money Order
Include the following information with your mailed payment:
- Payor's driver's license (or state ID) number and expiration date
- Payor's date of birth
- Student's name and TCC ID#
- What the payment is for (example: Tuition for 2020SU)
Where To Mail Payment
Payment can be mailed to any campus Business Services office.
In-Person
Find Business Services office locations.
In-Person Payment Types
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover)
- Prepaid debit card or gift card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover)
- You must keep this card in the event you receive a refund. We recommend keeping the card for up to 6 months from the date of original payment.
- Check (for current or future term balances only)
- Cashier's Check
- Money Order
- Cash
Other
Third-Party Sponsors
- If an employer, a public/private organization, or a government agency is paying for your tuition and/or fees, you have a third-party sponsor.
- Learn more about using third-party sponsors for your tuition and/or fees.
Financial Aid
- Financial Aid students must pay for Wintermester, Maymester and any other courses that start before the regular term by the payment due date, or create an automatic payment (installment) plan.
- Apply a minimum of 30 days prior to registering for classes to avoid withdrawal from unpaid classes.
- Learn more about Financial Aid.
Scholarship Checks
- Scholarship checks from third-parties should be submitted to the Financial Aid office.
- Learn more about how to submit a scholarship check.
VA Benefits
- Contact the Admissions and Registrar Office before you register for classes, or submit your documentation via Hello!TCC.
- Learn more about VA benefits.
Tuition waivers or exemptions
- File your documentation with the Admissions and Registrar Office at least 30 days before you register for classes.
- Tuition waivers and exemptions will not cover the additional tuition charged for attempting a course three or more times (Third Attempt Rule).
- Application to reinstate exemption or waiver (PDF)Listen
- Learn more about tuition waivers or exemptions. (Link will open in a new window)
Non-Payment
Delinquent installment contracts, unpaid returned checks, outstanding miscellaneous charges and financial aid adjustments will be sent to a third-party agency for collection. The student will be responsible for all collection costs and attorney fees.
Per Texas Education Code 54.007(2)(d): A student who fails to make full payment of tuition and mandatory fees, including any incidental fees, by the due date may be prohibited from registering for classes until full payment is made. A student who fails to make payment prior to the end of the semester or term may be denied credit for the work done that semester or term.
Contact
Contact Business Services for all other payment questions.
Updated December 12, 2024