How/When to Pay

How to Pay

• In Person – Pay on campus at the Bursar’s Office (2nd floor, Moody Building)
• By Credit Card – Credit card must be presented at Bursar’s Office at time of payment.  If the cardholder is not the registering student, a Credit Card Authorization Form (available at Bursar’s Office or online at Business Office/Forms/Credit Card Authorization) (add link) must be completed and signed by the cardholder to authorize the transaction.  The full amount of tuition and fees will be charged to the credit card and will be subject to Galveston College refund policies. 
• By Mail – Payments must be RECEIVED in the Bursar’s Office before the payment deadline.  Mail check or money order for the full amount to:
                                                     Bursar’s Office
                                                   Galveston College
                                                     4015 Avenue Q
                                                 Galveston, TX 77550
  Write valid Texas driver’s license number and student ID or Social Security Number on the check or money order. 
• By Third-Party Agent – All sponsors must be approved by Galveston College.  Prior to registering, students should contact the sponsor and verify that all required documentation has been submitted. Payment authorizations will not be accepted if submitted after the 12th class day (4th class day for a summer session).
• The Installment Plan – Students choosing to pay by installment plan must go to Bursar’s Office and complete the required contract by their payment date.  Only the student may sign the installment contract.
  • You must:
    • Be registered for a 16-week session.
    • Pay one-half of the tuition, course-related fees, and student activity fee by your payment date. 
    • Pay the full amount of the $25 non-refundable installment set-up fee and any other applicable fees.
    • Classes added after late registration cannot be put on installment plan.  They must be paid in full.
      Example:  In-district tuition for a 3-hour class
      

Tuition	$120.00	50% = $60.00
Building Fee	$36.00	50% = $18.00
Lab Fee	$24.00	50% = $12.00
Student Activity Fee	$10.00	50% = $5.00
Insurance (if applicable)	$10.00	100% = $10.00
Registration Fee	$25.00	100% = $25.00
General Service Fee	$37.00	50% = $18.50
Installment Plan Setup Fee	$25.00	100% = $25.00
Total charges	$287.00	$173.50
First Payment for Installment Plan	$173.50

$287 minus $173.50 = $113.50.  Divide remaining $113.50 by 2 to determine the two installment payments of $56.75.

Installment payments are due on dates specified in the contract.

Payments must be received in the Bursar’s Office by the end of the business day on the payment deadline date.  A fee of $25 will be assessed for each late payment. 

Refunds

• The state of Texas sets the refund policy for Galveston College.
• Students may expect to receive their refunds within four to six weeks from the 12th class day for the fall and spring semesters or the 4th class day for a summer session.  Amount of check will be less any debt owed to the College.
• Once classes begin, students who drop classes or are withdrawn by the College must pay a percentage of the tuition and fees. 
• Refunds for checks are processed no sooner than four weeks after the receipt of the check. 
• Refunds for cash/check payments are mailed to the address on file with Admissions and Records.
• Refunds for credit card payments will appear on your monthly statement.  You are responsible for interest charged to the credit card account while the refund is processed.
• Galveston College charges a $10 processing fee for any refund checks that are re-issued.