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Payment Due Dates for Fall 2024

Payment in Full

Due Date: Wednesday, July 24
Full-semester and First 8-week classes begin: Monday, Aug. 19
Second 8-week classes begin: Tuesday, Oct. 15

Payment for Fall 2024 classes is due on this date. Payment in full, a deferred payment plan, third-party billing vouchers or Financial Aid must be on the student account by this date to avoid being dropped from classes.

If a student registers for classes AFTER this date, payment in full, a deferred payment plan, third-party billing vouchers, or Financial Aid must be on the account at the time of registration to avoid being dropped from classes.

Direct Digital Access (DDA) Charges

  • DDA charges (if applicable) are billed to the students account on or about the 11th day of the semester.
  • DDA Charges are due to be paid in full by Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Deferred Payment Plans

Payment Three-Payment Plan Due Dates Four-Payment Plan Due Dates
1 Wednesday, July 24, 2024 or at the time of registration. Wednesday, July 24, 2024 or at the time of registration.
2 Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
3 Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
4 Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 ***

It is important to note that this date falls AFTER priority registration opens for the Spring semester. Students are not able to sign up for next semester classes until their current account balance is paid in full.

If a student registers for classes between April 2 and July 24, the payment plan must be set up and the first payment received by July 24.

If a student registers for classes between July 25 and Aug. 16, the payment plan must be set up and the first payment received at the time of registration.

A payment plan will not be set up if the first payment is not received.

More Payment Options

We understand the importance of security and simplicity when it comes to paying your tuition and fees. That’s why we offer multiple payment options that ensure convenience and peace of mind.

Regardless of the option you choose, rest assured that your payment will be protected by top-of-the-line encryption protocols and provides you with a digital audit trail.  Plus, you’ll enjoy 24/7 online access and real-time status updates – allowing you to manage tuition payments anytime, from anywhere. Choose the right option for you and your family.

Debit and Credit Cards

Use your favorite debit or credit card to pay your tuition and fees quickly, easily, and securely. Payments made using debit or credit cards are posted immediately. We accept Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Please note there is a non-refundable 2.75% transaction fee associated with each debit/credit card payment.

eCheck

A free and convenient payment option. Also known as an ACH electronic funds transfer, you simply enter your U.S. checking or savings account information, and your one-time payment will be made electronically – no need for a paper check, a stamp, or worrying about if and when payment gets posted.

529 College Savings Plan

Make an electronic payment from your college savings account. No need to call your bank or plan administrator. Quick receipt of payment and real-time validation of account posting.

In-person Payments

The Bursar’s Office, both the Quad-Cities Campus and East Campus locations, accepts in-person payments during normal business hours. Cash, checks and money orders will receive paper receipts and includes no additional cost to the student. Debit and credit cards will receive emailed and paper receipts and includes a service fee of 2.75%. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

On-campus Dropbox

Located at the Quad-Cities Campus in Building, in the hallway next to the Bursar’s Office. Availability is subject to the building’s open access hours.

Over the Phone

Payments can be made over the phone during normal business hours using a debit or credit card. A fee of 2.75% will be added to all debit and credit card payments.

By Mail

Please make sure to allow ten (10) business days for payments to be received. Please only mail a check, money order or a cashier’s check to the Bursar’s Office. Do not send cash. Please include the student’s Black Hawk College ID number on the check and make check payable to Black Hawk College.

Frequently Asked Questions About Payments

Does Black Hawk College offer deferred payments?

Black Hawk College offers a deferred payment plan for spring and fall semesters. Students can choose between a three- or four-installment plan. Payment plans can be set up online or in person during normal business hours.

Avoid the high cost of a traditional loan with smaller monthly installments. It takes only a few minutes to enroll, and you pay just one low fee at enrollment. You can also take advantage of our auto-pay feature, allowing you to set-it up once and have payments made each month for the duration of the plan.

How do I set up an online payment plan and make my first payment?

  1. Log into myBHC.
  2. Select Student Billing tile.
  3. In the Student Account box, click on “Review Account & Make Payment Online”, which will take you to the Transact payment portal.
  4. Click on “Payment Plans” to review your options, select a plan and complete your payment.

Do you have any requirements for paying by check?

Checks must have the account holders name pre-printed on the check by the bank. Post-dated checks will not be accepted. A check may not be written for more than the amount of the payment, with the intent of receiving a refund for the overpayment. Returned paper checks are charged a fee of $30. The returned check and any related fees must be repaid using a different method of payment, i.e. cash, debit card, credit card.

What if I have a third-party payer?

Students whose tuition is being paid for by a third party must obtain a voucher from that third party that authorizes Black Hawk College to bill them. The voucher should include the student’s name, specific charges that the third party agrees to pay, and any special billing instruction the third party may require. Vouchers need to be received in the Bursar’s Office by the posted payment due to avoid being dropped from classes. A new voucher will be required for each semester.

What about employer-reimbursed tuition?

When an employer agrees to reimburse an employee for courses that are taken, the student must pay the tuition bill via one of the payment options listed. Black Hawk College will not defer tuition balances when the employer agrees to reimburse the student upon completion of the courses.

How do I use my prepaid college tuition plan?

Black Hawk College will bill College IL 529 plans directly. A copy of the participant’s annual statement needs to be turned into the Bursar’s Office upon registration. Most other 529 plans require the participant to request payment be sent to Black Hawk College.

Can I use my financial aid refund for a past due balance?

Students can authorize the college to apply up to $200 of their anticipated financial aid refund toward a past due balance from a prior academic year. To start this process, the student must complete the appropriate FAFSA application and a balance forward authorization.

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Contact

Bursar’s Office

Quad-Cities Campus
Building 1, Room 276
309-796-5200
309-796-0838 (fax)
Regular hours:
Mon-Tue from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wed-Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

East Campus
Building A, Room 100
309-854-1706
309-856-6005 (fax)
Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.