STEPP Payment Plan
What is STEPP?
The Student Tuition Easy Payment Plan (STEPP) program allows you to pay for your education on an interest free installment plan that makes budgeting the costs easier. Payments are made in three installments. (Two installments summer quarter.) There is a nonrefundable enrollment fee.
What does it cover?
The STEPP Payment Plan covers your tuition and class fees for every quarter you enroll in the plan. It does not cover books, parking costs or fines.
How do I enroll in the plan?
As soon as you register for a minimum of 5 credits you can enroll in STEPP by this easy process:
- Fill out a STEPP Enrollment Form at the Cashier's Office, Building 6, lower level.
- Pay the nonrefundable enrollment fee and the first installment of your quarterly tuition and fees using your personal check, cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard).
- Please note: Fall Quarter STEPP Enrollment begins August 1st.
- Last day to enroll in STEPP is the day before 2nd payment is due
- Winter Quarter - January 14, 2013
- Spring Quarter – April 12, 2013
When are payments due?
Three installments are due according to this
schedule:
Note: If a
payment date falls on a holiday or weekend, the payment is due the
prior business day.
| 1st Installment |
2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | |
| Fall Quarter | 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment * | 1/3rd of tuition due October 15 |
1/3rd of tuition due November 15 |
| Winter Quarter | 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment | 1/3rd of tuition due January 15 |
1/3rd of tuition due February 15 |
| Spring Quarter | 1/3rd of tuition due at enrollment * | 1/3rd of tuition due April 15 |
1/3rd of tuition due May 15 |
| Summer Quarter * | 1/2 of tuition due at enrollment | 1/2 of tuition due July 15 |
n/a |
| * Two payments only for summer quarter. | |||
What if I am late with a payment?
Payments received after the 15th day of the
month in which it is due will be assessed a late payment fee.
If the payment is not received by the 20th of the month, the student
will be dropped from current courses.
Where do I make my payments?
Make your payments one of three easy ways using your personal check, cash, or credit card (VISA or MasterCard only). We're sorry but STEPP payments cannot be made online:
- In person at the Cashier Office, Building 6, lower level
- By mail (include your
student ID number)
Highline Community College
P.O. Box 98000, MS 6-4
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800 -
Payment box located at the Cashier's Office, Building 6 . Include your student ID number.
What if I Add or Drop classes?
Changes in your schedule can have an impact on the amount of tuition and fees that you owe. You must notify the Cashier's Office of any changes to your class schedule.
- In person at the Cashier Office, Building 6, lower level
- Phone: 206-878-3710, ext. 3126
- Email: cashier@highline.edu
Refunds will be made according to Highline Community College refund policy. Please refer to the registration calendar for refund dates.
What if I have questions that are not answered here?
If you have additional questions, please contact the Cashier's Office:
- In person at the Cashier Office, Building 6, lower level
- Phone: 206-878-3710, ext. 3126
- Email: cashier@highline.edu