Academics Academic Resources Academic/Registration Calendars 25- 26 Payment Calendar

2025 - 2026 Payment Calendar

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Payment Deadlines Payment Plan Options and Due Dates
Financial Aid Schedule Refund Dates
Learn More About Paying for College  

 

Payment Deadlines

Students who have registered for classes but have not arranged payment before a payment deadline risk being dropped for non-payment.

Payment deadlines are at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates.

 

Select a term:

  • If you register during this timeframe:  Your payment is due:
    March 28 - Aug. 21, 2025 Aug. 21, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Aug. 22 - 28, 2025 Aug. 28, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 2025 Sept. 4 , 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Sept. 5 - 18, 2025 Sept. 18, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Sept. 19 - 25, 2025 Sept. 25, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Sept. 26 - Oct. 16, 2025 Oct. 16, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Oct. 17 - 23, 2025 Oct. 23, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Oct. 24 - 30, 2025 Oct. 30, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
  • If you register during this timeframe: Your payment is due:
    March 28 - Dec. 11, 2025 Dec. 11, 2025 before 7:30 p.m.
    Dec. 12, 2025 - Jan. 15, 2026 Jan. 15, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    Jan. 16 - 22, 2026 Jan. 22, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    Jan. 23 - 29, 2026 Jan. 29, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    Jan. 30 - Feb. 12, 2026 Feb. 12, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    Feb. 13 - 19, 2026  Feb. 19, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    Feb. 20 - March 19, 2026  March 19, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    March 20 - 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
  • If you register during this timeframe: Your payment is due:
    March 28, 2025 - May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    May 15 - 21, 2026 May 21, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    May 22 - June 4, 2026 June 4, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    June 5 - 11, 2026 June 11, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    June 12 - 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.
    June 26 - July 9, 2026 July 9, 2026 before 7:30 p.m.

Note: Online registration will be closed on payment deadline dates from 7:30 p.m. until 8 a.m. next day.

View 2025-2026 Registration Calendar

How do I view and pay my account?
  1. Log into ACES with your Alamo Colleges District ID and password.
  2. Open the “Student” tab
  3. Click “Web Services”
  4. Select “Student”
  5. Select “Student Account”
  6. Select “Account Summary” to review your account balance
  7. Select “Make a Payment”
  8. Select “Virtual Business Office.” This will take you to the TouchNet payment website.
  9. To pay in full, select “Make a Payment,” or to sign up for a Payment Plan, select “Enroll in Plan.”


Payment Plan Options and Due Dates

Students can enroll in payment plans whether or not they receive financial aid.

Standard Payment Plan
A plan for students who are not using financial aid		 Financial Aid Payment Plan
A plan for students who are using financial aid but have a remaining balance after it is applied

 

Select a term:

  • Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    Full Academic Year Monthly Plan
    Available March 28 - Aug. 1, 2025

    10% down payment 

    30% for Fall term due on:

    Sept. 10, 2025
    Oct. 10, 2025
    Nov. 10, 2025

    33% for Spring term due on:
    Jan. 20, 2026

    33% for Spring term due on:
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Mar. 20, 2026

    34% for Summer term due on:
    Apr. 27, 2026

    33% for Summer term due on:
    May 27, 2026
    June 29, 2026

    Full Academic Year Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available March 28 - Aug. 1, 2025

    10% down payment 

    11.25% for Fall term due on:
    Aug. 20, 2025
    Sept. 3, 2025
    Sept. 17, 2025
    Oct. 1, 2025
    Oct. 15, 2025
    Oct. 29, 2025
    Nov. 12, 2025
    Nov. 26, 2025

    12.5% for Spring term due on:
    Jan. 7, 2026
    Jan. 21, 2026
    Feb. 4, 2026
    Feb. 18, 2026
    Mar. 4, 2026
    Mar. 18, 2026
    April 1, 2026
    Apr. 15, 2026

    12.5% for Summer term due on:
    Apr. 29, 2026
    May 13, 2026
    May 27, 2026
    June 10, 2026
    June 24, 2026
    July 8, 2026
    July 22, 2026
    August 5, 2026

    Note: Payments will automatically be deducted on the dates indicated on the payment schedule from the bank account authorized during sign-up. Late fees will apply if the payment is declined. 

    Enrollment in a Maymester/Wintermester course only, is not eligible for a Payment Plan. *FA Payment Plans- Provide Financial Aid students with a payment plan option developed specifically to meet the needs of students who receive financial aid, but may not have enough to fully cover their tuition and fees.

  • Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    Standard Monthly Plan
    Available March 28 - Aug. 28, 2025

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    Sept. 9, 2025
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Standard Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available March 28 - Aug. 28, 2025

    10% down payment 

    12.9% due on:

    Sept. 9, 2025
    Sept. 23, 2025
    Oct. 7, 2025
    Oct. 21, 2025
    Nov. 4, 2025
    Nov. 18, 2025

    12.6% due on:

    Dec. 2, 2025

    Standard Flex II Monthly Plan
    Available Aug. 29 - Oct.21, 2025

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    Nov. 3, 2025
    Dec. 3, 2025

    Standard Flex II Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Aug. 29 - Oct.21, 2025

    10% down payment 

    22.5% due on:

    Oct. 28, 2025
    Nov. 11, 2025
    Nov. 25, 2025
    Dec. 9, 2025
     

    Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    *Financial Aid Monthly Plan
    Available Aug. 9 - Aug. 28, 2025

    $25 down payment

    50% due on:

    Sept. 9, 2025
    Oct. 9, 2025

    *Financial Aid Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Aug. 9 - Aug. 28, 2025

    $25 down payment

    16% due on:

    Sept. 9, 2025
    Sept. 23, 2025

    17% due on:

    Oct. 7, 2025
    Oct. 21, 2025
    Nov. 4, 2025
    Nov. 18, 2025

    *Financial Aid Flex II Monthly Plan
    Available Aug. 29 - Oct. 21, 2025

    $25 down payment 

    50% due on:

    Nov. 3, 2025
    Dec. 3, 2025

    *Financial Aid Flex II Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Aug. 29 - Oct. 21, 2025

    $25 down payment 

    25% due on:

    Oct. 28, 2025
    Nov. 11, 2025
    Nov. 25, 2025
    Dec. 9, 2025

    Note: Payments will automatically be deducted on the dates indicated on the payment schedule from the bank account authorized during sign-up. Late fees will apply if the payment is declined. 

    *FA Payment Plans- Provide Financial Aid students with a payment plan option developed specifically to meet the needs of students who receive financial aid, but may not have enough to fully cover their tuition and fees.

  • Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    Standard Monthly Plan
    Available Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 27, 2026

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    Feb. 3, 2026
    March. 3, 2026

    Standard Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 27, 2026

    10% down payment 

    12.9% due on:

    Feb. 9, 2026
    Feb. 23, 2026
    March 7, 2026
    March 21, 2026
    April. 4, 2026
    April 18, 2026

    12.6% due on:

    April 28, 2026

    Standard Flex II Monthly Plan
    Available Jan. 28 - March 22, 2026

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    April 1, 2026
    May 1, 2026

    Standard Flex II Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Jan. 28 - March 22, 2026

    10% down payment 

    22.5% due on:

    April 1, 2026
    April 14, 2026
    April 28, 2026
    May 12, 2026
     

    Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    *Financial Aid Monthly Plan
    Available Jan. 14 - Jan. 27, 2026

    $25 down payment

    50% due on:

    Feb. 3, 2026
    March. 3, 2026

    *Financial Aid Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Jan. 14 - Jan. 27, 2026

    $25 down payment

    16% due on:

    Feb. 3, 2026
    Feb. 17, 2026

    17% due on:

    March 3, 2026
    March 17, 2026
    April 1, 2026
    April 14, 2026

    *Financial Aid Flex II Monthly Plan
    Available Jan. 28 - March 22, 2026

    $25 down payment 

    50% due on:

    April 1, 2026
    May 1, 2026

    *Financial Aid Flex II Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available Jan. 28 - March 22, 2026

    $25 down payment 

    25% due on:

    April 1, 2026
    April 14, 2026
    April 28, 2026
    May 12, 2026

    Note: Payments will automatically be deducted on the dates indicated on the payment schedule from the bank account authorized during sign-up. Late fees will apply if the payment is declined.

    Students who only enroll in Wintermester or Maymester courses are not eligible for a Payment Plan.

    *FA Payment Plans- Provide Financial Aid students with a payment plan option developed specifically to meet the needs of students who receive financial aid, but may not have enough to fully cover their tuition and fees.

  • Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    Standard Summer I Semester Plan
    Available March 16 - June 11, 2026

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    June 16, 2026
    July 16, 2026

    Standard Summer I Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available March 16 - June 11, 2026

    10% down payment 

    30% due on:

    June 24, 2026
    July 8, 2026
    July 22, 2026

    Standard Summer II Semester Monthly Plan
    Available June 12 - July 12, 2026

    34% down payment 

    33% due on:

    July 27, 2026
    Aug. 26, 2026

    Standard Summer II Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available June 12 - July 12, 2026

    10% down payment 

    30% due on:

    July 27, 2026
    Aug. 11, 2026
    Aug. 26, 2026
     

    Plan Name

    Required Down Payment

    Payment Dates

    *Financial Aid Summer I Semester Plan
    Available May 29 - June. 11, 2026

    $25 down payment

    50% due on:

    July 9, 2026
    Aug. 10, 2026

    *Financial Aid Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available May 29 - June. 11, 2026

    $25 down payment

    33% due on:

    June 24, 2026
    July 8, 2026
    July 22, 2026

    *Financial Aid Summer II Semester Plan
    Available June 12 - July 12, 2026

    $25 down payment

    50% due on:

    July 27, 2026
    Aug. 26, 2025

    *Financial Aid Bi-Weekly Plan
    Available June 12 - July 12, 2026

    $25 down payment

    34% due on:

    July 27, 2026

    33% due on:

    Aug. 11, 2026
    Aug. 26, 2026

    Note: Payments will automatically be deducted on the dates per the Payment Schedule, from the bank account authorized during sign-up. Late Fees apply.

    Enrollment in a Maymester/Wintermester/5 Week course only, is not eligible for a Payment Plan.

    *FA Payment Plans- Provide Financial Aid students with a payment plan option developed specifically to meet the needs of students who receive financial aid, but may not have enough to fully cover their tuition and fees.

Login to ACES to Pay Tuition and Enroll in Payment Plan

Financial Aid Schedule

FAFSA application opens:

December 1, 2024

Priority FAFSA deadline for Fall classes:

May 1, 2025

Priority FAFSA deadline for Spring/Summer classes:

November 1, 2025

Select a term:

  •  

    16-week, Flex I and First 5 Week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5 Week

    Flex II

    		 Fall Third 5 Week

    Financial Aid funds apply to account balance
    Applies to students who have: 

    Aug. 15

    Aug. 29

    Sept. 19

    Oct. 10

    Oct. 24

    Financial Aid refunds available
    Applies to students who have: 

    • Funds remaining after tuition and fees are paid

    Aug. 20

    Sept. 3

    Nov. 3

    Oct. 15

    Oct. 29
  •  

    Wintermester, 16-week,
    Flex I and First 5-week

    Start II

    Spring Second
    5-week

    Flex II

    Spring Third
    5-week

    Financial Aid funds apply to account balance
    Applies to students who have: 

    Jan. 10

    Jan. 23

    Feb. 13

    March 13

    March 27

    Financial Aid refunds available
    Applies to students who have: 

    • Funds remaining after tuition and fees are paid

    Jan. 14

    Jan. 27

    Feb. 17

    March 17

    March 31

  •  

    Maymester and Summer I 8-week

    Summer I 5-week,
    Summer II 8-week
    and Summer 10-week

    		 Summer III 8-week 

    Summer II 5-week

    Financial Aid funds apply to account balance
    Applies to students who have: 

    N/A

    May 29

    June 12

    July 3

    Financial Aid refunds available
    Applies to students who have: 

    • Funds remaining after tuition and fees are paid

    N/A

    June 5

    June 16

    July 8
How do I check my financial aid award status and requirements?

Check your financial aid status in ACES by clicking on the left menu bar and selecting “Paying For College.” You may view your awards and requirements in the link.

  • Students with a Financial Aid award posted for the term do not need to make payment arrangements.
  • If you are registered and have a financial aid award, your bill will be paid automatically.
  • If your file has not been processed or your requirements are not completed, you need to make payment arrangements to avoid being dropped from your classes.

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What if I don’t have enough financial aid funds to cover my tuition and fees?

Your tuition and fees will be covered up to the amount of your financial aid award. To avoid being dropped for non-payment, you must ensure payment of any remaining difference before the tuition deadline.

Log in to ACES and compare your financial aid award with your tuition and fees balance. If you have a remaining balance, you may pay in full or by enrolling in the Financial Aid Payment Plan.

Refund Dates

Below is the refund rate schedule for students who withdraw from classes.

 

Select a term:

  •  

    16-week

    Flex I

    Fall First 5-week

    Start II

    Fall Second 5-week

    Flex II

    Fall Third 5-week

    Last day to withdraw with 100% refund

    Aug. 24

    Aug. 24

    Aug. 24

    Sept. 7

    Sept. 28

    Oct. 19

    Nov. 2

    70% refund

    Aug. 25 - Sept. 15

    Aug. 25 - Sept. 4

    Aug. 25 - Aug. 29

    Sept. 8 - Sept. 24

    Sep. 29 - Oct. 3

    Oct. 20 - Oct. 29

    Nov. 3 - Nov. 7

    25% refund

    Sept. 16 - Sept. 22

    Sept. 5 - Sept. 8

    Aug. 30 - Sept. 2

    Sept. 25 - Sept. 30`

    Oct. 4 - Oct. 6

    Oct. 30 - Oct. 31

    Nov. 8 - Nov. 10

  •  

     

    Wintermester

    16-week

    Flex I

    Start II

    Flex II

    Last day to withdraw with 100% refund

    Dec. 14, 2025

    Jan. 16, 2026

    Jan. 19, 2026

    Feb. 1, 2026

    March 22, 2026

    70% refund

    		 Dec. 15 - Dec. 17, 2025 Jan. 20 - Feb. 9, 2026

    Jan. 20 - Jan. 29, 2026

    Feb. 2 - Feb. 18, 2026

    		 March 23 - April 4, 2026

    25% refund

    Dec. 18, 2025

    Feb. 10 - Feb. 16, 2026

    Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2026

    Feb. 19 - Feb 24, 2026

    April 3 - April 6, 2026

  •  

    Maymester

    Summer I 8-week

    Summer I 5-week

    Summer II 8-week

    Summer 10-week

    Summer III 8-week

    Summer II 5-week

    Last day to withdraw with 100% refund

    May 17

    May 17

    June 7

    June 7

    June 7

    June 21

    July 12

    70% refund

    May 18 - May 20

    May 18 - May 28

    June 8 - June 15

    June 8 - June 22

    June 8 - June 23

    June 22 - July 2

    		 July 13 - July 20

    25% refund

    May 21

    May 29 - June 1

    June 16

    June 23 - June 24

    June 24 - June 29

    July 3 - July 8

    		 July 21TBD