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 are added. Instead, payments are automatic—set them and forget them.

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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

As classes are dropped and added, the payment plan balance will be adjusted automatically. ECC will email the new payment amount to the email address on the payment plan. A notification will be sent via email and the postal service for any payment returned/denied for any reason. Review payment policies

Login Instructions


New User

  1. If you are a student, you must log in to the accessECC Portal first. Login to accessECC Portal.
  2. Click on the "Self Service" box. A second login may be required.
  3. Click on "Student Finance"
  4. Click on "Make a Payment"
  5. 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 the payment plan system

Note: Your child/student must grant you (your email address) access as an "authorized user" before you can access their payment plan account. You will receive an email with a temporary password and be prompted for a new password when you log in the first time.

Payment Plan Schedule


A non-refundable service fee of $30 per semester will be added to your down payment. Down payments are normally drafted 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 2023

Summer 2023 payment plan schedule.
Plan available until Down payment Additional # of payments Payment dates
Payment due date May 23, 2023, by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before May 23, 2023.
May 23, 2023* 50% 1 07/25/23
June 26, 2023** 50% 1 07/25/23
*Payment plans for students who enroll after May 22, 2023, will be available until June 26, 2023. 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 22, 2023.

 

Fall 2023

Fall 2023 payment plan schedule.
Plan available until Down payment Additional # of payments Payment dates
Payment due date August 08, 2023, by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before August 08, 2023.
June 26, 2023 10% 4 07/31/23, 08/31/23, 09/29/23, 11/02/23
July 28, 2023 20% 3 08/31/23, 09/29/23, 11/02/23
August 08, 2023* 33% 2 09/29/23, 11/02/23
September 25, 2023** 50% 1 11/02/23
*Payment plans for students who enroll after August 07, 2023, will be available until September 25, 2023. 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 07, 2023.

Spring 2024

Spring 2024 payment plan schedule.
Plan available until Down payment Additional # of payments Payment dates
Payment due date January 03, 2024, by 7 p.m. Enroll in a payment plan by this date, if you signed up for classes on or before January 02, 2024.
November 20, 2023 10% 4 12/20/23, 01/29/24, 02/29/24, 04/04/24
December 20, 2023 20% 3 01/29/24, 02/29/24, 04/04/24
January 03, 2024 33% 2 02/29/24, 04/04/24
February 20, 2024* 50% 1 04/04/24
*Payment plans are made available for individuals who enroll after the tuition due date.