Tuition Payment Due Dates

The payment due date for non-credit classes differs from the payment due date for credit classes.

Non-Credit Classes: Non-credit courses are those courses with a prefix beginning with CE, e.g., CECK-101. Non-credit courses must be paid in full at the time of registration.

Credit Classes: The payment due date for credit classes is approximately thirteen (13) days prior to the start of the term. (This date is posted on your registration statement.) Students using financial aid must authorize use of their grant or scholarship at the Financial Aid office on the main campus in Baldwin 2450. Students who make partial payments are responsible for completing their payments within the deadlines listed. Payment for late starting credit classes (generally those starting after the third week of each semester) are due seven (7) days prior to the start of the individual classes.

Tuition Payment Options

Students may pay in person, by mail, or online. Payment is accepted at the Bursar's Office, the N.O. Nelson Campus, the Tri-County County Community Education, or the Macoupin County Community Education Centers. Payment options include cash, check, debit card/credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express only), online via BlazerNet by credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express only), Financial Aid, the Installment Plan, and Employer Tuition Assistance. Payments by check may not be accepted on student accounts which have had previous returned check activity.

Credit/Debit Card Payments - Tuition, fees, and fines can be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express in person or on-line at www.lc.edu/current-students/index.html using BlazerNet. After logging in, choose "Students" from the main menu. "Make a Payment" is located in the Financial Information section within the Students Menu.

Installment Payment Plan - An installment payment plan is available to assist in the payment of tuition and fees for credit classes only. Non-credit classes are not eligible for the installment plan. To qualify for the installment plan, you must have tuition and fee charges of at least $500. You must sign/acknowledge a promissory note.

A $15 non-refundable service fee will be charged up front if you are accepted to the plan. You will also have to make an initial down payment. This down payment consists of: the non-refundable $15 service fee; plus, one third of the tuition, activity fees, technology fees, ecological fees, and lab fee charges, which are rounded up to the closest dollar. After the down payment, you will make two more payments, four weeks apart, to complete the total tuition and fee balance. When an installment plan is set up, the plan arrangement lists the student's specific payment due dates. Students either receive that plan in writing as soon as it is set up or are given the opportunity to print it if they are setting it up on online. Students are also able to review their status at any time through BlazerNet. Failure to pay as scheduled may jeopardize your ability to create future installment arrangements. Textbooks and classroom supplies may not be charged to this plan. You may apply for the installment payment plan online via BlazerNet at www.lc.edu/current-students/bursar/index.html, in person at the Bursar's office, the N. O. Nelson Campus, or at one of the Community Education Centers, after registration.

Tuition Refund Policy

Regular Credit Courses - For classes that begin the first week of the semester and last at least eight weeks, students are eligible for a 100 percent refund through the second Friday following the first day of the term. Students are eligible for a 100 percent refund through the second Friday following the first day of the 8 week summer term. For classes that begin at midterm and last at least eight weeks, students are eligible for a 100 percent refund through the second Friday following midterm. There are no refunds thereafter. Requests for refund (deregistration) must be presented in writing by the end of the business day on that Friday at the Enrollment Center, N. O. Nelson Campus, or a Community Education Center, completed online through Student Planner, faxed to the Enrollment Center (618-468-2310), or mailed and postmarked before that Friday. Written requests must include the student's signature and social security number or student identification number.

For late starting classes (those that begin after the third week of the semester), students are eligible for a 100 percent refund through the first 12 calendar days (NOT course meetings) of each course. (Calendar days include Saturdays and Sundays.) This period is extended one day for each holiday. There are no refunds thereafter. If the last day for a refund is scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday, the request for refund (deregistration) must either be presented in writing the previous business day at the Enrollment Center, N. O. Nelson Campus, or a Community Education Center, completed online through BlazerNet on or before the 12th calendar day, mailed and postmarked before the 12th calendar day, or faxed to the Enrollment Center (618-468-2310) on or before the 12th calendar day. Written requests must include the student's signature and social security number or student identification number.

Short Term Credit Courses - Students enrolled in short-term credit courses of less than 24 days (i.e., the number of days between the course beginning date and ending date) are eligible for a 100 percent refund through the mid-point of each course.

Non-Credit Courses with a CE-- prefix - Students in courses that meet for four or more sessions are eligible for a 100 percent refund prior to the start of the second session. There are no refunds for courses that consist of three or fewer sessions once the course begins. Certain specialized non-credit courses may have separate and specific refund policies outlined in contractual agreements or in course outlines.

Non-Credit Online Courses - Students in non-credit online courses are eligible for a 100 percent refund prior to the first 10 percent point of a course using the course beginning and end dates. No refund is issued after the 10 percent point of the course. Certain online non-credit courses may have separate and specific refund policies.

Note: Debts owed to the college must be satisfied before any refunds or payments are made to the student.

A non-refundable $50 fee will be charged for each proficiency exam and must be paid before testing.