Payment Plan

Arrange to use our convenient Payment Plan by completing an application in the Bursars office or online by signing in to your SIMON account. Be sure to open your payment plan (fall and spring semesters only) before the due date of your bill.

• There is a $25 processing fee to open the payment plan, but interest is not charged. Read the payment plan agreement for other details.
  
• Monthly payments are automatically deducted from a checking, savings or credit card account.
  
• Payment Schedule: Refer each term to the college class schedule for payment due dates. If you apply on or after the due date of your tuition bill, you will need to make payment arrangements at the time of registration

The Payment Plan deadlines are:

Book Credit

If you are awarded a grant or loan, you will automatically receive credit in the Bookstore for the remaining amount of aid after tuition and fees are deducted. You will not receive any book credit if there are no funds available after your tuition and fees are paid.

The following maximum credit amounts will be used for the 2009 - 2010 academic year.

Books and supplies may be purchased only during the following credit dates:

If you qualify for aid and you have funds available for book credit, you will need to:

1. Go to the Bookstore during the book credit period listed above
2. Show two forms of ID when making your purchases. One of the forms of ID must show the CCBC ID number.
3. If you need an additional funds above the authorized limit, obtain authorization from the Financial Aid office.
4. If your books are not available by the last day of the book credit period, you may contact the Bookstore manager and pay for the book using your book credit. When the book arrives, you may show your receipt and pick up your book.

The Financial Aid Office cannot extend the book credit period for any reason.

• If you are selected for verification, book credit is tentative.
• The amount of credit available after the financial aid information has been verified may be reduced or removed completely.
• If you do not have adequate financial aid credit to cover your book expenses, payment is due 60 days into the academic term. There are no interest or service charges associated with this debt.

If you withdraw from one or more classes during the refund period

• Financial aid will not be disbursed for dropped classes.
• If you made purchases in the Bookstore using book credits before you dropped the classes, the aid that is disbursed for the remaining courses may not cover all of your expenses. As a result, you may owe money to the college.

Financial Assistance for Books (Catonsville campus only)

If you are taking classes on the Catonsville campus, you may apply for a Foundation Book Credit award approximately two weeks before the start of the fall and spring semesters. The award amounts vary based on the amount of money available and the number of billable hours in which you are enrolled. Contact the Catonsville Financial Aid office for more details.

Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Disabled Retirees

Maryland residents who are age 60 or older or are disabled retirees, as defined by the Social Security Administration or the Railroad Act, may enroll at CCBC without a charge for tuition.

If you are a senior citizen you will need to complete an Application for Admission if you are new to CCBC and submit your registration form (be sure to include your date of birth on the form) to the Records and Registration office.

If you are a disabled retiree you will need to complete an Application for Admission if you are new to CCBC and:

• Obtain the certification form from the Bursar's office on the campus you plan to attend.
• Take the form to the appropriate Social Security Office that services the account or the federal pension or retirement authority for verification
• Return the form to the Bursars Office.
• Be sure to complete the date of birth section on the registration form.
• Make the required payments which include:a Senior Course fee of $20.00 for each course, a Capital fee, a non-refundable Registration fee, Technology and Activity fees, and applicable Laboratory and Admission fees.