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How to Pay
Residency for tuition purposes is established at the time of application to Galveston College based on the Residency Questionnaire and Admissions Application. Once residency has been determined, students must submit a Request for Residency Reclassification and provide documentation to change residency status for tuition purposes.
1. A student is considered a Texas Resident - In-District Resident if he/she has resided in the college taxing district for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.
2. A student is considered a Texas Resident - Out-Of-District Resident if he/she has resided in the state of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes and is not a resident of the college’s taxing district.
3. A student is considered an Out-Of-State / Non-Resident student if he/she has NOT resided in the state of Texas for at least 12 months prior to the student's first registration at Galveston College for other than educational purposes.
*Additional documentation may be required to establish residency for tuition purposes at Galveston College.
The Board of Regents of Galveston College has authorized the waiver of the difference in the rate of tuition for nonresident and resident students for a person, or his or her dependents, who owns property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District. The person, or his or her dependents, applying for such a waiver shall verify property ownership by presentation of an ad valorem tax statement or receipt, issued by the tax office of the Galveston College District, or by presentation of a deed, property closing statement, or other appropriate evidence of ownership of property which is subject to ad valorem taxation by the Galveston College District.
The responsibility of enrolling in courses under the proper residence classification is that of the student. If there is any question regarding the student's correct residency classification, it is the responsibility of the student to discuss this matter with the Registrar/Director of Admissions.
Changes to tuition residency classification must be submitted prior to the published census date for the change to be effective for the appropriate term.
Concurrent Institutional Enrollment Tuition Adjustment
When a student registers at more than one public institution of higher education at the same time (i.e., enrolled at Texas A&M at Galveston and Galveston College or UTMB and Galveston College), the student may be eligible for a reduction in tuition. This adjustment will be in accordance with Section 54.0602 of the Education Code which establishes, in essence, that once a student has enrolled at one public institution, and paid the required minimum tuition, he/she will be charged tuition at the credit rate only when enrolling at a second public institution, and will not have to pay the minimum tuition charge a second time. If a student is enrolled in four or more hours at Galveston College they are not subject to the minimum tuition requirement or the waiver. In order to qualify, the student must bring a copy of their receipt for payment of tuition from the institution in which enrollment was first made by the 12th class day (for fall and spring semesters) or at time of payment at Galveston College.
The student must bring the required third-party billing voucher issued by the sponsor to the Business Office by the census date for the term (varies by term). Voucher with missing, incorrect information, or received after the census date of the term will not be accepted. Returned Checks
All returned checks will be assessed a $35 handling fee. Upon receiving a returned check, the Business Office will place a "hold" on the student's record. A certified letter will be sent to the individual whose check is returned. This letter will set a final date for settlement of this returned check. After this date, the returned check will be sent to the District Attorney's office for legal action.
Stop Payment Fee
Checks that are reissued as a result of being lost due to mishandling, mutilation, or incorrect address will result in a $10 stop pay reissuance fee.
How To Pay
Students can pay on campus in the Business Office by check, cash, or credit cards. Galveston College accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The Business Office is located on the second floor of Moody Hall at
4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas. In addition, students can pay online using FACTS e-Cashier payment plans.
To help you meet your educational expenses, we are pleased to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. It is not a loan; therefore, you have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check.
The cost to budget monthly payments is a $25 per semester nonrefundable fee. Please remember, all payments are deducted immediately! The FACTS Enrollment Fee is automatically deducted from your account WITHIN 14 days of your agreement being posted to the FACTS system.
Notice
*For Early Registration for Spring, payment must be made by 12 p.m. (noon) on January 5, 2023 to avoid being dropped from class.
During General and Late Registration, payment arrangements must be made on the day you register for classes to avoid being dropped from classes.
For payment assistance, contact the Galveston College Business Office at 409-944-1362.
Tuition Payment Plan College Expenses, What’s Your Plan?
The rising costs of a college education is a concern for many students and their family. The fact is, few have the resources to pay the full cost of tuition each semester. Having a solid plan for covering the cost of college is an important step toward graduation. What’s your plan? How are you meeting your costs? We have GREAT news! Galveston College is pleased to enlist the services of Nelnet Business Solutions to make the process easier for you. Together Galveston College and Nelnet can provide a sensible solution for college payment, thus minimizing and reducing the stress of financial pressure.
Nelnet Payment Plan
Nelnet is a convenient budget plan, not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there are no credit checks. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $25 per semester nonrefundable Nelnet Enrollment Fee. You may budget your tuition and fees in the following ways:
a.) Automatic Bank Payment (ACH)—ACH payments are those payments you have authorized Nelnet to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have pre-approved for your expenses at Galveston College Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
b.). Credit Card Option—Paying with your credit card gives you the option of taking advantage of any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit card you designate. Payments will be charged on the 5th of each month until the balance is paid.
Online Payment Plan Enrollment
1. Login on the Whitecaps Portal 2. Click the Quick Link labeled “myGC” 3. Select Student Finance 4. Select Payment Plans 5. Select Proceed to Processor 6. Follow prompts to complete agreement Spring 2023 Nelnet Payment Plan Enrollment Deadline
Spring 2023 Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for from November 7, 2022 – February 25, 2023
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT REQUEST REQUIRED DOWN PAYMENT NUMBER OF PAYMENTS MONTH OF
Dec. 23 – Payment Option 25% 3 Jan., March & April
50% of balance must be paid by 1/5/23 to avoid being dropped | $500 Minimum balance required for 3 payment option January 6– Early Registration 50% January 13– General/Late Registration 50% 2 2 March & April March & April
