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Tuition Payment Options
There are several ways to pay tuition:Cashier's Office
The Cashier's Office is located in the Student Center, second floor, and business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12 noon and 1:00-4:30pm (PST). Payment may be made by cash, check, debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover).Phone: Call the Cashier's Office during business hours at (360) 736-9391, ext. 219 (from Olympia: 753-3433, ext. 219), with debit or credit card information.
Mail: Send payment by check, money order, or credit card (include full account number, expiration date, and last 3-digit reference code on back of card), along with your Student ID number to:
Centralia College
Attn: Cashier's Office
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia WA 98531-4099
Full Tuition Payment Online
Students and parents may use the online Credit Card Payment system to pay tuition charges. Please note the following:- The Credit Card Payment Login requires the Student ID Number (SID); a PIN is not required.
- Mastercard and Visa cards only are accepted.
- Refunds cannot be made through the online payment system; if a refund is needed, contact the Cashier's Office with credit card information.
- Partial payments cannot be made through this system; to make partial payments, you may enroll in the Tuition Payment Plan.
- The total amount due on the credit card authorization screen is the amount posted to your credit card account; there is no additional fee to use the online payment system.
- If outside scholarships, financial aid, or other sources of payment will be made, contact the Cashier's Office prior to making online tuition payments.
- Certain fines and obligations may be paid through the online payment system if they are posted; you must notify the Cashier's Office once you have made payment so any holds placed on your records may be released.
- Online services are available daily from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm (PST). If you encounter any problems or need assistance, contact the Cashier's Office during business hours at (360) 736-9391, ext. 219.
Go to the Credit Card Payment Login, and follow these steps:
- Enter your Student ID Number (SID)
- Enter your PIN (not required)
- Select the quarter term
- Click "Get Charges", which displays one of the following:
- Outstanding Charges: If you have any outstanding charges from a specific quarter, a Credit Card Authorization form will show the amount owed.
- No outstanding charges: If you have no outstanding charges, the message "Zero Balance Due" is displayed.
- Credit due: If you have a credit due, the message "Credit Balance Due" will be displayed and you must contact the Cashier's office with credit card information to receive a credit to your account.
Tuition Payment Plan
Annual tuition payment plan: The annual tuition payment plan is only available for students planning to attend Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Full tuition for each quarter is due by the 35th class day of each quarter. The budgeted amount may be adjusted by the college throughout the year to ensure that full payment for each quarter is collected through the payment plan by the 35th class day.
Financial aid exception: If you have approved or anticipated financial aid, scholarships or a third party contract that will cover your tuition and fees, contact the registrar and your classes will be held (do not sign up for the tuition payment plan). If anticipated financial aid, scholarships or third party contracts are insufficient to pay all tuition and fee charges, you must pay the difference by the tuition deadline. Failure to make full payment may result in your classes being dropped.
Payments: Payments are made by automatic bank payments (ACH-Automated Clearing House) or credit card/debit card (American Express, Master Card, or Discover Card). Payments are processed on the 5th or the 20th of the month for the Annual Plan and Fall Quarter and on the 20th only for Summer, Winter, and Spring Quarters. Payments will continue until the balance is paid in full. If a credit/debit card is used, a convenience fee (currently 2.75%) in addition to the enrollment fee will be assessed. You must have a minimum balance of $250 ($750 for the annual plan) to budget through the automatic payment plan.
Cost to participate: The cost to enroll in the quarterly plan is $15 per quarter (ACH & credit card) or $45 for the annual plan. A $25 returned payment fee is applied if a payment is returned.
e-Cashier availability: Availability of e-Cashier is determined by the college's registration calendar. The college may elect not to have e-Cashier available during specific times and dates during registration.
Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Dates:
Last day to enroll online |
Required down payment |
Number of payments |
Months of payments |
| ANNUAL 2008-2009 e-Cashier available on May 27, 2008. | |||
| Payments will be processed on the 5th of the month. | |||
| June 3 | none | 12 | June-May |
| July 2 | none | 11 | July-May |
| Aug 1 | none | 10 | Aug-May |
| Payments will be processed on the 20th of the month. | |||
| June 18 | none | 12 | June-May |
| July 17 | none | 11 | July-May | SUMMER 2008 e-Cashier available on May 27, 2008. |
| Payments will be processed on the 20th of the month. | |||
| June 9 | 25% | 2 | June & July |
| June 23 | 50% | 1 | July only |
| FALL 2008 e-Cashier available on May 27, 2008. | |||
| Payments will be processed on the 5th of the month. | |||
| July 2 | none | 5 | July-Nov |
| Aug 1 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| Sept 3 | none | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Sept 22 | 25% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
| Payments will be processed on the 20th of the month. | |||
| June 18 | none | 5 | June-Oct |
| July 17 | none | 4 | July-Oct |
| Aug 18 | none | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Sept 9 | 25% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
| WINTER 2009 e-Cashier available on November 20, 2008. | |||
| Payments will be processed on the 20th of the month. | |||
| Dec 7 | none | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Jan 6 | 25% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| SPRING 2009 e-Cashier available on February 25, 2009. | |||
| Payments will be processed on the 20th of the month. | |||
| Mar 7 | none | 3 | Mar-May |
| Apr 2 | 25% | 2 | Apr & May |
| Note: All down payments are processed immediately. | |||
- Download Tuition Payment Plan quick reference card.
- If you want to register for the Annual Plan: Go to the FACTS/e-Cashier Annual Plan for Centralia College to enroll. There is a budget worksheet to assist with determining the amount to set up the plan.
- If you are registered and know your tuition balance for a specific quarter: Go to the FACTS/e-Cashier for Centralia College to enroll in the Tuition Payment Plan (FACTS/e-Cashier opens in a new window; popup blockers must be disabled).
- If you need to register and have an assigned Quarter PIN: Go to Registration Login. Enter Student ID and Quarter PIN. Complete your registration and click Finish. Go to Tuition Payment Plan (FACTS/e-Cashier) and submit the payment agreement.
- Check your MyFACTS account. Login to your MyFACTS Account with your user ID and password provided by FACTS. If you have forgotten or misplaced yours, contact FACTS at 800-863-2287 or account@factsmgt.com.
Customer support: For additional help, call Nelnet Customer Service, Mon-Thur 7:30am-7:00pm (CST) and Friday 7:30am-5:00pm at 800-609-8056.
Tuition deadlines
See the college's Academic Calendar for tuition deadlines.If someone pays for you
The federal Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits the college from releasing academic records without a student's written permission. Academic records may include the amount you owe in tuition, your Student ID number, scholarship information, or transcripts. If someone is paying your tuition, you must take one of the following steps:- Give the college written permission to release your records and place on file with the Admissions and Records Office.
- Provide your student ID number and the exact tuition you owe to the person who is paying your tuition. This information is required in order to process your tuition payment.