How to Pay

FALL – REFUND POLICY (CREDIT COURSES ONLY)

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below: 100% prior to August 30, 2021 25% prior to 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2021 70% prior to 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2021 NONE after 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2021

A $25 non-refundable late registration fee will be assessed for Fall credit course registration beginning August 27, 2021. A $10 non-refundable schedule change fee will be assessed for Fall credit course additions, drops, or changes beginning August 30, 2021.

FALL SECOND START CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 4, 2021

REFUND POLICY (CREDIT COURSES ONLY)

Under the rules promulgated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Galveston College will refund tuition and applicable fees for withdrawals and dropped classes as scheduled below: 100% prior to October 4, 2021 25% prior to 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021 70% prior to 5:00 p.m. on October 14, 2021 NONE after 5:00 p.m. on October 19, 2021

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 Summer I, payment must be made by 12:00 (Noon) on May 27, 2021 to avoid being dropped from class. For Early Registration for Summer II, payment must be made by 12:00 (Noon) on July 1, 2021 to avoid being dropped from class. For Early Registration for Fall, payment must be made by 12:00 (noon) on August 19, 2021 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 Business Office at (409) 944-1362.

College Expenses, What’s Your Plan?

Paying for the rising costs of a college education is a concern for many students and their family. The fact is, few of us have the resources to simply write a check for the full cost of tuition each semester. So how are you meeting your costs? What’s your plan? Do you have one? Having a solid plan for covering the cost of college is an important step toward graduation. Galveston College is pleased to enlist the services of FACTS to make the process easier for you. Working together, Galveston College and FACTS will provide you with sensible strategies for covering the rising costs of college. Here is a Proven Plan

To help you meet your educational expenses, Galveston College is proud to offer FACTS as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $25 per semester nonrefundable FACTS 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 FACTS 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. Convenient Online Payment Plan Enrollment (Fall and Spring only):

• Login on the Whitecaps Portal • Click the quick link labeled “FACTS Payment Plan” • Select proceed to processor • Follow prompts to complete agreement

SUMMER & FALL 2021 FACTS ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

SUMMER 1 2021: Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for from April 12 – May 21, 2021 Last day to Submit Request Required down payment Number of Payments Month of

May 21 – Early Registration 50% 1 June

100% of balance must be paid by 6/5/21 to avoid being dropped | $500 Minimum balance required for Summer 1 payment plan

SUMMER 2 2021: Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for from April 12 – June 24, 2021 Last day to Submit Request Required down payment Number of Payments Month of

June 24 – Early Registration 50% 1 July

100% of balance must be paid by 7/5/21 to avoid being dropped | $500 Minimum balance required for Summer 2 payment plan

FALL 2021: Enrollment on e-Cashier is available for from April 12 – Aug 28, 2021 Last day to Submit Request Required down payment Number of Payments Month of

April 12 – July 24 3 Payment option 25% 3 Aug., Oct., & Nov.

50% of balance must be paid by 8/5/21 to avoid being dropped | $500 Minimum balance required for Fall payment plan

April 19 – Early Registration April 28 – General/Late Registration 50% 50% 2 2 Oct. & Nov. Oct. & Nov.

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. 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 or at the time of Registration.

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.

Texas Tuition Waiver

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. REAL LIFE. REAL EXPERIENCES. REAL SUCCESS.