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Tuition Deadlines & Payment Information
Payment Deadlines
Tuition payments are due at the time of registration to avoid being dropped from classes. Payment plans are available to help you spread out the cost. Learn more about payment plans.
Non-Payment Drop Dates
| NON-PAYMENT DROP | DATE DROPPED FROM CLASSES |
| Early Non-Payment Drop | July 17, 2024 |
| Late Non-Payment Drop | August 12, 2024 |
| NON-PAYMENT DROP | DATE DROPPED FROM CLASSES |
| Early Non-Payment Drop | December 4, 2024 |
| Late Non-Payment Drop | January 3, 2025 |
| NON-PAYMENT DROP | DATE DROPPED FROM CLASSES |
| Early Non-Payment Drop | April 23, 2025 |
| Late Non-Payment Drop | May 22, 2025 |
After logging in, select Make Payment to pay in full, or Payment Plans to pay by installments.
Payment Plans
Need help paying your tuition? Payment plans are available, allowing you to stretch payments over four installments. The first down payment is required to be paid by the established deadline. You may also want to explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Payment Options
Carteret CC accepts checks, money orders (U.S.), and cashier’s checks drawn from U.S. banks. Carteret CC accepts the use of credit cards (American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa) for online payments.
- Carteret CC does NOT accept two-party checks, foreign money orders, checks drawn from foreign banks, or temporary checks.
- Payment must be for the exact amount due.
- Partial payments or overpayments are NOT accepted.
Pay Online
Pay online with a credit card, debit card, or e-check.
Pay by Mail
Pay by mail with a check or money order. Do NOT mail cash. Your payment must be received before the non-payment drop dates or you will be dropped from your classes.
Make checks or money orders payable to Carteret Community College. Your student username and phone number must be included on the check or money order.
Mail to:
Carteret Community College
Attn: Cashier
3505 Arendell Street
Morehead City, NC 28557
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Insufficient Funds – Returned Items or Chargebacks
A $25 service fee applies for any items returned (ACH, chargeback, stop payment) unpaid for any reason by your financial institution. Current classes may be dropped on the next purge date and a student hold will be placed on your account.
In order to remove the hold, you must pay the full amount, including service fees, by cash or money order.
A payment plan can help if you can’t pay your full tuition by the non-payment drop date.
Your tuition and fees will be covered up to the amount of your financial aid offer. To avoid being dropped for non-payment, you must ensure payment of any remaining difference before the non-payment drop date.
Log in and compare your financial aid offer (the amount you accepted) with your tuition and fees balance.
If your financial aid covers your tuition balance:
No payment is needed. Your financial aid will be applied to your balance when your classes begin. If you are also owed a refund, you will receive it at that time.
If your financial aid is less than your tuition balance:
Pay the difference to secure your classes on the same day you register. You can either:
- Pay your balance in full using your own funds; OR
- Contact the Business Office at (252) 222-6157 immediately to set up a payment plan. Your financial aid can be used as your first payment, so you will not have to put any money down. Payment plans through must be established by the purge date.
NOTE: All offers are initially offered based on full-time enrollment. Your financial aid offer is subject to change based on your actual enrollment (i.e. course selection, number of classes, etc.) and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status. See Maintaining Your Financial Aid.
Avoid Being Dropped for Non-Payment
You must pay any outstanding balance at registration if:
- You have not received a financial aid offer or have not accepted your offer on Carteret Compass.
- Your registration bill exceeds your financial aid offer.
- Your classes do not qualify for financial aid.
Note: If you have a prior balance with Carteret CC, you will need to pay that balance before registering or paying for the current term to avoid being dropped.
Confirm Financial Aid Payment
Your financial aid will not be released until your courses begin each semester, so your balance will remain on your account until then. Once your courses begin, confirm your financial aid has been paid by checking your billing statement online.
Scholarships
Dozens of scholarships are available through the generous donations of individuals, businesses, churches, civic groups, and clubs. Visit Carteret CC’s scholarship website for more information.
TRIO Student Support Services
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a 100% federally funded grant program designed to provide opportunities for academic development, assist with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward successful completion of their post-secondary education. Find out if you qualify for TRIO support.
Veterans Benefits
Arrange for Carteret CC veteran services before you register.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Students who need money for school, need to be re-trained or have been laid off from their workplace, can benefit from WIOA. Find out if you qualify for WIOA support.
Non-Payment
Tuition and fees are due before each term begins. Unpaid balances may result in registration cancellation, and transcripts or diplomas being withheld. Failure to respond may lead to collection actions under applicable state laws.
Authorizing Other Users
If you are paying on behalf a student please contact the Business Office at (252) 222-6157.