Payment Plan

Avoid Being Dropped:

Tuition is due at midnight on the day you register for your courses. If you don’t pay in full or enroll in a payment plan by then, you may be dropped from your classes.

To help students manage their tuition costs, Shasta College has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to offer a monthly payment plan option.

Important Deadlines

To avoid paying a deposit, you must enroll in a payment plan before the following deadlines:

  • Fall 2025 Semester – November 23
  • Spring 2026 Semester – April 23 
  • Summer 2026 Term – July 23 

If you enroll after the deadline, a 25% down payment is required at the time of plan setup in addition to the set up fee.

Payment Plan Costs

  • $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
  • 2.85% service fee for credit/debit card payments
  • $30 fee for returned payments

What is a Nelnet Payment Plan?

Nelnet payment plans allow students to break their tuition and fees into monthly, interest-free payments. It’s a convenient way to stay on track financially and avoid large upfront costs.

Benefits Include:

  • Split tuition over multiple months
  • Interest-free payments
  • No credit check
  • Includes pending financial aid in balance
  • Easy online setup through MyShasta

Eligibility

To participate, students must:

  • Be actively enrolled for the semester
  • Not have defaulted on a previous payment plan 

How to Enroll

  1. Log into MyShasta
  2. Click the Student Finance tab
  3. Select Payment Plan Setup Link
  4. Click Proceed to Processor to access Nelnet's portal

If You Have Financial Aid

Students with enough financial aid to cover tuition don’t need a payment plan. Financial aid will automatically apply to your tuition first. If you're unsure whether your award is enough, contact Financial Aid at (530) 242-7650.

Dorm Students

If you're living in the dorms, contact Student Housing at (530) 242-7739. Housing charges are added after tuition registration, and can be included in your payment plan.

Past Semester Balances

For Balances from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025:

You can set up a payment plan in MyShasta through Nelnet (2–12 months available).

  • Setup fee: $30–$50 (based on plan length)
  • 25% down payment required
For Balances from Summer 2024 Term and older:

Contact Sarah Bartley at (530) 242-7661 or sbartley@shastacollege.edu to explore payment plan options.

Cancelling a Payment Plan

If you need to cancel your plan, contact Elsa Gomez at (530) 242-7663 or egomez@shastacollege.edu.

Please Note: 

  • Scheduled payments cannot be stopped once processed by Nelnet
    • 10 days before (bank payments)
    • 2 days before (credit card payments)
  • A Delinquent Debt Hold will be placed on your account
  • You’ll need to pay your full balance or re-enroll in a new plan with a 25% down payment and another setup fee

Contact Us

  • Admissions & Records: (530) 242-7650
  • Sarah Bartley (active payment plans): sbartley@shastacollege.edu
  • Elsa Gomez (payment plan cancellation): egomez@shastacollege.edu