Partial Payment
Columbus State now offers the ability to make a partial fee payment. Use this FAQ to find out more information.
Paying part of the total tuition balance due in smaller increments by the Fee Payment Deadline date. It could also be paying for one class at a time or taking the total due and splitting it into equal payments. For example, Mom and Dad can split the amount due in half; each can now pay at separate times prior to the Fee Payment Deadline. This also allows a student to pay estimated balances that will not be covered in full by financial aid or sponsors earlier rather than waiting until after financial aid has been transmitted (see # 9).
No. The Partial Payment option is not an Extended Payment Plan. Partial payments for a given semester can begin with the first day of registration for that semester. Payment is due in full by the Fee Payment Deadline published in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines.
There is no minimum payment amount. However, the entire balance MUST be paid by the Fee Payment Deadline listed in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines.
There is no limit on the number of times someone can make partial payments.
The final payment is due five days before the semester starts. This date is listed in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines as the Fee Payment Deadline and on the Academic Calendar under Semester Schedules. No partial payments for a current semester registration balances will be accepted after the published Fee Payment Deadline. Classes added after the Fee Payment Deadline and other changes are due immediately.
The student can pay by the following methods: Self-Service (American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard), Drop Box -Located in Madison Hall (checks or money orders only in sealed envelope), Cash payments In -Person in the Cashiers and Studenting Accounting office and by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for cash payments please call (614) 287-5658.
*A 2.25% service fee will be charged for credit/debit card payments.
Columbus State Community College, Attn: Cashiers and Student Accounting, P.O. Box 1609 Columbus, OH 43216-1609
The outstanding balance can be found on your Self-Service account on the “Student Finance” screen. You can also contact the Telephone Information Center directly at (614)287-5353, or the Cashiers and Student Accounting at (614)287-5658.
Partial payments can be made as soon as invoices for the semester are available. Financial aid will be disbursed 10 days prior to the beginning of the semester. The student needs to verify that the financial aid disbursement covers the remainder of their fees before the Fee Payment Deadline listed in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines. The amount owed can be found on Self-Service on the “Student Finance” screen or by contacting the Telephone Information Center at (614)287-5353 or Cashiers and Student Accounting at (614)287-5658.
After financial aid has been disbursed (see # 9), the student should verify that the financial aid disbursement covers the remainder of their fees before the Fee Payment Deadline listed in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines. Any remaining amount owed can be found on Self-Service on the “Student Finance” screen or by contacting the Telephone Information Center at (614)287-5353. If there is a remaining balance due, the student must pay the remaining balance, using one of the payment methods indicated in #6, before the Fee Payment Deadline listed in the Academic Calendar/Dates & Deadlines or risk being dropped from their classes.
Any overpayment will be disbursed by Direct Deposit (if the student has submitted Bank information), or to credit card, if one was used, or by check. This will follow the standard refund process.
After the Fee Payment deadline, partial payments will not be accepted. Payment in full is due immediately.
Refunds will be processed under current refund practices.(See Disbursement FAQ) Refunds for students with financial aid will be processed after the 5th or 6th week of classes each semester. Refunds for all other students will be processed after the 50% refund period of the semester. Parking Permits, Application, Records and ID Fee, and some other fees are non-refundable.
If a credit card is used as part of the payment, monies will be refunded first to the credit card, up to the amount of the payment made with the credit card. If two different credit cards are used, the last credit card used would be the first card refunded. In the event the refund is for more than that card’s transaction amount, the refund would then go toward the next credit card used up to that card’s transaction amount. Any remaining refund in excess of all credit card charges, or for payments by cash or check will be by Direct Deposit (if the student has submitted Bank information), or by check. Students should confirm that correct address and bank account information (if applicable) is on record.
Refunds will be processed under current practices. Refunds for students with financial aid will be processed after the 5th or 6th week of classes each semester. Refunds for all other students will be processed after the 50% refund period of the semester.
If a partial payment is paid with a third party voucher, the amount of the tuition refund is deducted from the billing statement issued to the third party. If a credit card is used as part of the payment, monies will be refunded first to the credit card, up to the amount of the payment made with the credit card. If two different credit cards are used, the last credit card used would be the first card refunded.
In the event the refund is for more than that card’s transaction amount, the refund would then go toward the next credit card used up to that card’s transaction amount. If the refund is for more than amounts paid by voucher and/or credit card(s), any remaining refund, or for payments by cash or check will be by Direct Deposit (if the student has submitted Bank information), or by check. Students should confirm that correct address information is on file with Records and Registration. For more detailed information regarding third party payments/refunds, please contact the Cashiers and Student Accounting at (614)287-5658.
No. However, students with a prior quarter/semester balance may set up a Payment Arrangement Agreement within 30 days of the invoice date or pay the balance in full within 45 days of the invoice date. The release of a diploma and future registration is restricted until the balance is paid in full. Payments can be made to CSCC on the previous balance unless the balance has been referred to the Ohio Attorney General for collection.
No, partial payments can only be made toward current semester registration balances up to the Fee Payment Deadline. For any questions not addressed previously, please contact the Telephone Information Center at (614)287-5353.