Tuition and Billing

Student Accounts

Student Accounts works with North Central College’s Business Office to handle processing of student accounts, including payments for tuition, mandatory fees, housing, meal plans, tax withholdings, fines, and student athletic insurance.

What are North Central's tuition rates?

When is tuition due?

Tuition for each semester is due on the Friday before the semester begins.  

Students must pay in full or have enrolled in a payment plan by the due date to avoid a late fee. A late fee will be charged after the payment plan enrollment expires. Statements are available online approximately 4-6 weeks in advance of the due date.

When will semester statements be posted?

Fall Semester: Early July
Spring Semester: Middle of November
Summer Semester: Early April
 

Payment Options

Students may pay their tuition account balance using any of the following ways: 

  • Online: Students can be directed to our online platform, TouchNet, by logging into their Merlin Self-Service (https://selfservice.noctrl.edu) and clicking on Make a Payment
  • In-person: Visit the Student Accounts office on the third floor of Old Main (30 N. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL)
  • Drop Box: A drop box is located outside the Loomis Street entrance of Old Main. You can place your payment in the drop box and it will be processed the next business day.
  • Mail: North Central College, Attn: Student Accounts, 30 N. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Accepted payment methods:

  • VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, and Discover credit/debit cards are accepted. Please note that paying with a credit/debit card incurs a 2.95% service fee.
  • Electronic check
  • Check (Please write the Student name and/or Student ID number on the check)
  • Cash
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Payment Plans

TouchNet is the third-party agency that administers our payment plan. Payment cycles run 4 or 5 months, and the tuition balance is divided equally over the course of each plan. Enrollment is required each semester, in addition to a non-refundable enrollment fee of $45 per semester. Payments will be automatically withdrawn from a credit/debit card or a checking/savings account. A 2.95% service fee applies for domestic credit/debit cards and 4.25% for international credit cards.

 

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International Payments

International payments can be made using TouchNet or Flywire. TouchNet payments can be processed by credit card or TransferMate (bank to bank transfer; fee varies). The use of a credit card will incur a service fee: 2.95% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards. 
 

529 College Savings Plans

If your college savings plan is College Illinois!, please refer to the following link: College Illinois!

If you have a 529 College Savings Plan, such as Bright Start, Bright Directions, College Advantage, etc., you will need to work directly with your plan to do a withdrawal to have the funds sent to North Central College. Most plans have a website with a withdrawal form to be completed to pull the funds out and be mailed to the College.  When completing the form, be sure to include the student’s name and their student ID number. 
 

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Refund Policy

A financial aid refund occurs when the total amount of financial aid received (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) exceeds the school’s billed expenses for a semester. Students are encouraged to check their account balances regularly in their Merlin Self-Service. Refund of Title IV funds will be handled in compliance with Department of Education regulations. Be sure to complete your Financial Aid Checklist under Financial Aid in Merlin Self-Service to ensure your financial aid disburses in a timely manner.

Refunds are made payable to the student, except for parent PLUS loans. Parent PLUS loan refunds are made payable to the borrower, or the borrower can indicate on the loan application to have the refund issued to the student. Refunds are processed weekly on Tuesdays throughout the semester.

Students are encouraged to sign up for eRefunds (direct deposit) through the student billing portal, Merlin Self-Service. Students with eRefunds will receive their refund in their checking or savings account within 1-2 business days after the refund has fully processed.  If students do not sign up for an eRefund, a paper check will be mailed to the address on record the Tuesday after refunds are run. To set up direct deposit, go to Financial Information > Banking Information > Add an Account in Merlin Self-Service.

Non-attendance does not automatically cancel your registration. Be sure to reference the course withdrawal policy for dates and charges that may be assessed to you.