Payment

Don’t take a break from your education and your goals because of an outstanding balance!

The account balance for Summer 2025 is due upon registration.
The account balance for Fall 2025 is due July 30, 2025.

What You Need to Know

Students currently at collections and/or written off are not permitted to register even if their amount due/balance is below $500. The amount due/balance at collections and/or written-off balances must be paid in FULL.

Students with account balances of at least $500 will not be allowed to maintain registration for Summer 2025 or Fall 2025 courses. An account balance can include charges from the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters in addition to any outstanding balances from past semesters.

Drop for Non-Payment Information

Summer 2025

Students who register for Summer 2025 courses prior to April 1 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of April 15 will be dropped from all courses on April 16.
Students who register for Summer 2025 courses prior to May 1 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of May 15 will be dropped from all courses on May 16
Students who register for Summer 2025 courses prior to May 22 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of May 27 will be dropped from all courses on May 28.
Students who register for Summer 2025 courses in Part of Term 5A, 5B, 7A & 10A only prior to May 29 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of June 1 will be dropped from all courses on June 2.
Students who register for Summer 2025 courses in Part of Term 5B prior to July 1 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of July 7 will be dropped from all courses on July 8.
Students who register for Summer 2025 courses in Part of Term 5B prior to July 7 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of July 8 will be dropped from all courses on July 9.

Fall 2025

Students who register for Fall 2025 courses prior to August 4 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of August 14 will be dropped from all courses on August 15.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses prior to August 15 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of August 21 will be dropped from all courses on August 22.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses prior to August 27 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of September 2 will be dropped from all courses on September 3.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses in Part of Term 5B, 5C, 7B & LS prior to September 10 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of September 15 will be dropped from all courses on September 16.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses in Part of Term 5B prior to October 1 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of October 2 will be dropped from all courses on October 3.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses in Part of Term 7B prior to October 22 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of October 24 will be dropped from all courses on October 27 at 12pm.
Students who register for Fall 2025 courses in Part of Term 5C prior to November 5 and who carry an account balance of at least $500 as of November 6 will be dropped from all courses on November 7.

Notice About Credit/Debit Card Payment and Service Fees

Effective June 1, 2025, credit and debit card payments for tuition and fees will be accepted online only.

All credit card/debit card payments at CT State will assess a non-refundable service fee of 2.95% for domestic (in U.S.) transactions and 4.25% for international transactions

These changes are being implemented to comply with state statute and ensure continued security for students and authorized users’ financial data. Credit card payments will be processed on CT State's behalf through the TouchNet Payment Portal, which has been certified compliant with credit card security regulations.

Cash, cashier's checks, 529 checks, money orders and personal checks are accepted in person at all campuses or by mail. These forms of payment will remain free of service fees.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Learn More About Credit/Debit Card Payments and Service Fees

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Paying for Classes

We want you to succeed. Learn more about Financial Aid or about the many ways to pay using your myCTState portal.

Credit card payments and personal bank account payments can be made by logging into your myCTState portal, click on Student Accounts and Billing Card, then click on “My Account” that will take you to the payment portal and then click on “Make a Payment”.
Financial aid is still available; it’s not too late to apply or finish your application. Visit www.fafsa.gov
Payment plans are available through your myCTState portal. Watch the following video on how to set up a payment plan in English or Spanish.
Third-party deferments from employers, outside vendors, etc. can be considered tuition payments. Please email your cashier/business office these documents. Find the email addresses to your home campus business office.
Waivers may apply if you’re a veteran.
Educational loans are also possibility.
Scholarships may be available from your college Foundation.

* When completing your FAFSA, please use school code 007635.

Credit/Debit Card Payments and Service Fees

Starting June 1, 2025, credit and debit card payments for tuition and fees will be accepted online only.

Credit card payments will be processed on CT State’s behalf through the TouchNet Payment Portal which has been certified compliant with credit card security regulations ensuring continued security for students and authorized users’ financial data.

Payment by credit and debit card is not available when paying in person, by mail or by fax.

All credit card and debit card transactions at CT State will assess a non-refundable service fee of 2.95%. The service fee rate for International PayPath transactions will be 4.25%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What credit cards will be accepted for payment of tuition and fees?

CT State will accept Visa, Amex, Discover and MasterCard credit cards. All credit card payments will be accepted online only and will be processed on CT State’s behalf through the TouchNet Payment Portal, which has been certified compliant with credit card security regulations, ensuring continued security for students and authorized payers’ financial data. No mailed, faxed or in-person credit card transaction will be accepted. For all credit card transactions, Touchnet will assess a 2.95% / $3 minimum non-refundable service fee. Debit card transactions will also only be accepted online and will be processed as a credit card transaction subject to the same 2.95% service fee.

The service fee rate for International PayPath transactions will be 4.25%.
Electronic check transactions will remain free of fees.

If I pay with a debit/credit card, how much will the service fee cost?

When you process an online credit card payment you will receive a message asking that you agree to pay a service fee for the convenience of using a credit card. The convenience fee will be calculated at a 2.95% / $3 minimum on the amount paid by the credit card. The service fee for International PayPath transactions will be 4.25%/ $3 minimum on the amount paid by the credit card.

Is the service fee refundable?

No. The service fee is a non-refundable charge.

What other payment options are available to pay my tuition and fee bill?

There are several other options to pay a bill which include:

ELECTRONIC CHECK: Online payment by eCheck/ACH uses funds directly from a checking or savings account. Payments by eCheck are secure, instantly applied to the account and are processed on CT State’s behalf through the TouchNet Payment Portal without assessment of any fees.
IN-PERSON: Payment in-person by cash, check or money order can be presented at the Bursar’s Office during regular business hours. While credit card payments will not be accepted for in-person payments, computer kiosks that are located near the Busiess/Bursar’s Offices where credit card payments can be made. The non-refundable convenience fee will apply.
BY MAIL: Check and money order payments can be made out to CT State Community College and sent to your home campus Business/ Bursar’s Office.
Payment Plans: In addition to these payment options CT State will continue to provide Payment Plans. Payment plans allow assessed charges to be paid in installments per term helping students and their families fit these costs into their budgets.

Learn How to Set Up a Payment Plan

Can I use the routing number and account number on checks from my credit card company to make an electronic check (eCheck) payment?

No. The credit card companies will not honor checks used electronically. The payment will be returned as "account not found," and a $25 returned check fee will be assessed. You may use these checks through the mail or in person only.

Last updated: May 23, 2025 | 9:43 am