Our Payment Policy, Payment Options, and Refunds
To accommodate your needs, we offer a variety of payment options. Read through our payment policy, and then explore our flexible payment options to find the one that is right for you.
Our Payment Policy
Students registering early generally do not have to make payment until a due date closer to the start of classes. If you register for classes after the initial payment due date, all tuition and fees are payable at the time of your registration unless you participate in our Tuition Payment Plan (see below). The College accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, cash, money orders and personal checks.
Your payment can be mailed to:
Cashiers Office
Delaware County Community College
901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063-1094
You will not receive grade reports or transcripts and will be barred from registration or commencement until your financial obligations are settled to the satisfaction of College officials.
Tuition Payment Plan
If you are enrolled in credit courses, you may pay your tuition across a maximum of four equal monthly payments. International students are not eligible for this tuition payment plan. Depending upon when you register for classes, you will have the option of making either two, three or four payments, plus a $30 enrollment fee, rather than one lump sum.
Enroll in the plan through PAY ONLINE NOW link which is located on the college homepage. User ID and PIN are required.
Questions about the plan may be sent to cashier@dccc.edu or by calling 610.359.5118
Financial Assistance
While we are committed to providing quality education at the lowest possible cost, many students still discover that financing college is a challenge. Our Financial Aid Office, located in Founders Hall room 3507 on Main Campus, can assist you in obtaining grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study opportunities for which you may be eligible. The key to applying for financial aid is to begin the process early. Your college plans do not have to be finalized at the time you submit your paperwork.
Online Payment Option
For your added convenience, you can make all of your tuition payments online. Payment is processed through Student Records Access, where you can not only pay for your tuition, but also access all of your past and current student records.
For more information about Student Records Access, please visit the Office of the Registrar, Main Campus Room 3535 or call us at 610.359.5335.
Refunds
Tuition and Fee Refund
To be eligible for any refund, you must officially withdraw from the College. No refund will be issued that is greater than 100% of tuition and refundable fees, less any required deposits. Depending upon your financial aid status, the College will apply either the pro-rata or institutional refund policy, both of which are defined below:
Pro-Rata Refund
- Used if you are receiving Federal Title IV aid and you are completely withdrawing within the first 60% of the semester at DCCC.
- The refund percentage is based on your last day of attendance.
- For a 15-week course refund, you incur 1/15th of your charges each week of the semester, rounded up to the nearest 10%.
- An administrative fee of $100 or 5% of institutional charges, whichever is less, will be charged.
Institutional Refund
- Used if you are a new or returning students and you do not receive Federal Title IV aid.
- Tuition, plant fees and maintenance fees are refunded according to the following chart:
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* Refund for summer sessions, special sessions and all irregularly scheduled sessions and courses is determined by the percentage of class time that has elapsed.
If you must withdraw from the College within the first three weeks of classes (or 20% of class time) because of a call to active duty in the armed services (certified by an appropriate agency), or a disabling accident, or serious illness (certified by a physician), you will receive a cash refund according to the above schedule. In addition, credit will be given for the balance of tuition paid to be applied to future tuition charges.
If you must withdraw from the College after the first three weeks of classes in a semester because of a call to active duty in the armed services (certified by an appropriate agency), or a disabling accident or serious illness (certified by a physician), credit for the full amount of tuition paid will be applied to future tuition charges. Refund or credit for reasons of armed services or health will not be processed unless an official withdrawal was initiated at the time of discontinued attendance and notification and verification of the reason for withdrawal provided to the registrar within three weeks of the withdrawal date.