Payments and Refunds

Tuition Deadlines

100% of tuition and fees are due January 5, 2021 for Spring or you must be signed up for the Online Payment Plan. See www.richland.edu/cashier for more information on how to pay for your tuition.  If you do not pay your tuition balance by the deadline, you will
be dropped from your classes.  Payment for classes added after the tuition deadline is due at the time of enrollment.

Refund Schedule

Refunds will be determined on the basis of the following schedule

Length of Class

Refund Period

%
16-Week Class First 9 school days of term | 1/27/20
Thereafter		 100%
0%
12-Week Class First 5 days of session
Thereafter		 100%
0%
4-8 Week Class First 5 school days of term
Thereafter		 100%
0%
2-3 Week Class First 3 school days of session
Thereafter		 100%
0%
Less than 2 weeks Prior to day 1
Thereafter		 100%
0%

Tuition Refunds

Tuition refunds will be issued to eligible students based upon the date that a written request for withdrawal is received by the Admissions & Records Office. A full refund of tuition and fees will be made if the College cancels a course. Non-attendance is not considered an official drop. Refunds will be issued after February 3.

Payment Options

  • Online Payment
  • Pay by Phone or Mail
  • Pay in person at the Business Office with a check, money order, cash or credit card.

Financial Aid – You must pay your balance unless you have a financial aid award in MyRichland.

Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan

Richland partners with Nelnet Business Solutions to let you pay tuition and fees over time, making college more affordable.

Payment Methods

  • Checking or Savings Account – Automatic bank payment (ACH)
  • Credit card/debit card

Cost to Participate

  • $30 enrollment fee per semester for payment plan
  • $2 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
  • $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll In Payment Plan or Pay Your Balance Online

  • Go to www.richland.edu
  • Select Quick Links
  • Select Pay Your Bill
    OR
  • Log on to myRichland
  • Select myStudent Info
  • Select myStudent Billing
  • Select View My Account Balances
  • Select Make Payment

Spring 2021

Payment plan available October 19, 2020. You must select a payment option below by January 5, 2021 (or date of registration) to prevent losing the classes you have registered for.

Plan Enrollment Deadline

Required Down Payment

Number of Payments

Payment on the 20th of each month
October 25 0 6 Nov/Dec/Feb/Mar/Apr
Nov 20 0 5 Dec/Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr
Dec 23 10% 4 Jan/Feb/Mar/Apr
Jan 5 25% 3 Feb/Mar/Apr

All down payments and payments in full are processed immediately. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month for the Spring Semester

For Registration After January 5, 2021 for Late Start Classes

Plan Enrollment Deadline

Required Down Payment

Number of Payments

Payment on the 20th of each month
January 6 – January 25 33% 3 Feb/Mar/Apr

 

Business Services  |  217.875.7211, Ext. 6227  |  businessoffice@richland.edu  |  richland.edu/cashier