Tuition Payment Deadlines
2025 Summer Semester
May 5, 2025
Drop for prior semester balance due will occur. If you have a balance due from a previous semester and are registered for a future semester, you will be dropped from the future semester classes.
May 12, 2025
First registration cancellation for non-payment, non-approved deferment (see definitions “What is an approved deferment?” below)
Full payment is due unless you sign up for a Nelnet Payment plan or qualify for an approved deferment to hold your registration. Students who register for Summer Semester classes on May 12 or later are required to pay in full at the time of registration, set up a Nelnet payment plan at www.rctc.edu/eservices, or qualify for an approved deferment.
May 30, 2025
Last day to enroll in a Nelnet payment plan. The Nelnet payment plan is available online only, and can be accessed through e-Services at www.rctc.edu/eservices. Go to “Bills and Payment” and then “Payment Plan” This will direct you to Nelnet to set up a plan.
June 9, 2025
Second registration cancellation for non-payment, non-approved deferment status (see definitions “What is an approved deferment?” below). Drop will happen on June 9.
June 13, 2025
Grant, loan, and scholarship funding is applied to RCTC accounts. First time borrowers will NOT receive loan funding until July 7, 2025. Students only borrowing for Summer Semester will receive half of their loan funding at the beginning of the semester and the 2nd half will be applied around July 11th. Students enrolled entirely in late start courses will see a delay in disbursement of their financial aid. Financial aid cannot be applied to your account more than 10 days prior to your first class session.
July 11, 2025
An $80 late fee/payment plan fee is added to any account not paid in full (must have a zero balance). This includes all financial aid students who have not had their financial aid applied to their account for a zero-balance due. A hold will also be placed on student accounts for non-payment
Exempt: Students under the Nelnet payment plan will not be charged these fees.
2025 Fall Semester
July 28, 2025
Drop for prior semester balance due will occur. If you have a balance due from a previous semester and are registered for Fall Semester, you will be dropped from Fall Semester classes.
August 4, 2025
First registration cancellation for non-payment, non-approved deferment (see definitions “What is an approved deferment?” below)
Full payment is due unless you sign up for a Nelnet Payment plan or qualify for an approved deferment to hold your registration. Students who register for Summer Semester classes on August 4 or later are required to pay in full at the time of registration, set up a Nelnet payment plan, or qualify for an approved deferment.
August 22, 2025
Last day to enroll in a Nelnet payment plan. The Nelnet payment plan is available online only, and can be accessed through eServices. Go to “Bills and Payment” and then “Payment Plan” This will direct you to Nelnet to set up a plan.
September 2, 2025
Second registration cancellation for non-payment, non-approved deferment status (see definitions “What is an approved deferment?” below). Drop will happen on September 2.
September 5, 2025
Grant, loan, and scholarship funding is applied to RCTC accounts. First time borrowers will NOT receive loan funding until September 26, 2025. Students only borrowing for Summer Semester will receive half of their loan funding at the beginning of the semester and the 2nd half will be applied around October 24th. Students enrolled entirely in late start courses will see a delay in disbursement of their financial aid. Financial aid cannot be applied to your account more than 10 days prior to your first class session.
November 5, 2025
An $80 late fee/payment plan fee is added to any account not paid in full (must have a zero balance). This includes all financial aid students who have not had their financial aid applied to their account for a zero-balance due. A hold will also be placed on student accounts for non-payment
Exempt: Students under the Nelnet payment plan will not be charged these fees.
What is an approved deferment?
- An active payment plan agreement with Nelnet
- Financial Aid application on file
- Pay $300 or 15% of total balance, whichever is less
- Approved third party vendor authorization on file
- Outside scholarship funds over $300 deposited at RCTC in student’s name
- Veteran awaiting their VA benefit must have information on file with RCTC
- International students with coded F1 Visa
Please Note:
- If you receive any of the approved deferments, RCTC will NOT cancel your classes.
- If your plans change and you will NOT be attending RCTC, it is your responsibility to cancel your registration OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED.
- Full payments can be made online via eServices or at the RCTC Cashier’s office. Set up a payment plan through Nelnet.