At Chesapeake College, we offer several payment options to help you manage your tuition and fees in a way that best suits your financial situation. Whether you’re paying upfront, setting up a payment plan, or utilizing employer sponsorship, we’ve got you covered. Explore the options below to find what works best for you.

Ways to Pay

Payments can be made in person at Wye Mills or the Cambridge Center, by credit card (telephone or Self Service) or by mail with a check. If paying by check please include the name of the student and social security number or student identification number.

The College accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or DISCOVER.

Payment Plans Available

Paying a Balance Forward

Payments for balance forwards as shown on Self Service must be made in person or via the mail. Self Service will not accept payments for any balance forward.

Financial aid recipients with sufficient aid who have registered and accepted their awards via Self Service will have their course registration secured. Disbursements take place later in the semester.

Explore Financial Aid Disbursement

Payment Due Dates

Don’t get stuck with a large, surprise balance—or miss out on your classes!

The College has a pre-registration period for each semester. During this time you may pre-register for classes without paying your balance in full. However, in order to secure your selected class schedule, the balance on your tuition and fees must be paid by the stated pay-by date for each semester.

If the balance is not paid by the stated pay-by date, the College will delete your registration from your selected class schedule. After the semester pay-by date, a student may register and payment is expected within one business day. If payment is not received by the stated time, the college will delete your registration.

Automatic Payment Plan

The Automatic Payment Plan allows you to spread your tuition payments over several months, making it easier to manage your finances.

Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full. You must have a minimum balance of $100.00 to budget through the automatic payment plan.

Advantages

  • Easy online enrollment
  • Monthly payment plan
  • No interest

Cost to Participate

  • $25 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee (ACH & credit/debit card)
  • $20 fee if a payment is returned

Payment Methods

  • Automatic bank payment (ACH)
  • Credit/debit card

  1. Visit ACI Payments online.
  2. If you have a “My Account” profile, log in. If you do not have a “My Account” profile, you will need to sign up.
  3. Enter personal and login information on “My Profile.”
  4. Read and Consent to Electronic and Disclosure/Terms and Services. You will be sent a welcome email acknowledging your new “My Account.”
  5. When completing your account set-up, you can login with student ID # and Last name.
  6. ACI Payment Plan is now integrated with your student account. Please note that you will now see your amount due and financial aid (if awarded).
  7. Follow prompts to complete setting up your payment plan.

SPRING PAYMENT PLAN IMPORTANT DATES
4 Pay Plan 3 Pay Plan 2 Pay Plan
Enrollment Start 11/13/2024 12/24/2024 1/28/2025
Enrollment End 12/23/2024 1/27/2025 2/28/2025
Installments 4 3 2
Down Payment 10% 10% 10%
Payment Due Date 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 3/5, 4/5
Last Payment Date 4/21/2025 4/21/2025 4/21/2025
Application Fee $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Late Fee $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
NSF Fee $20.00 $20.00 $20.00

Your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or if you change your class schedule. Review your agreement balance by logging into the ACI Payment Plan website.

There is a rolling percentage down payment required plus a non-refundable $25 processing fee. If you are a pre-registered student your payment plan must be in place by the relevant semester pay-by date. 

The remaining payments will be deducted from your credit card or checking account on or about the 5th of each month following the plan inception. You may be able to use your accepted financial aid award(s) towards your down payment.

Additional Payment Options

Employer Billed Tuition and Fees

Chesapeake College can bill your employer directly for your tuition and fees. To use this option, provide a company purchase order or a completed sponsorship authorization form at the time of registration. If pre-registered, the College must receive authorization by the stated semester pay-by date. After the pay-by date, authorization is needed at the time of registration. Students are not confirmed in their classes until the College receives one of the above forms of authorization. The standard refund/withdrawal policy will apply.
Download Sponsorship Authorization Form

Financial Aid Refunds

Each semester the College refunds to students surplus financial aid remaining on their accounts after bookstore charges have been applied. This process is done, approximately eight to nine weeks after the semester start date.

Financial Aid Disbursement Information

Senior Citizens Waiver

Maryland residents aged 60 or older can have their tuition waived for credit courses if they register within two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Seniors wishing to register prior to this date must pay full tuition and fees. The tuition waiver policy for co-listed, noncredit courses is the same as the credit courses.

Seniors registering for other noncredit courses, except those designated as CES, AFC, or FTW, will have tuition waived at any time. Proof of age required. Seniors are responsible for all applicable fees.

Social Security Disability Waiver

Students receiving Social Security payments based on a disability are eligible for a tuition waiver for both credit and noncredit classes (excluding CES, AFC, and FTW courses). The tuition waiver certification form must be completed, verified by a Social Security office, and submitted to the College before tuition can be waived, each semester. The student is responsible for paying the balance on their account in accordance with the College’s stated payment policies.

Download Tuition Waiver Form

Payment Policies

Tuition and fee payments have due dates based upon when you register for the semester. Students with unpaid bills beyond the due date are subject to cancellation by the College. The balance must be paid in full by the due date to avoid cancellation of your entire schedule. You are responsible for withdrawing from each course if you do not plan to attend.

The College reserves the right to revise the tuition and fee structure without prior notice.

Availability of ACI Payment plans are determined by Chesapeake College. Please be aware the college may elect not to have payment plans available during specific terms or during times and dates of registration.

Please note that your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. However, the Business office reserves the right to make adjustments as necessary.