Minimizing Financial Barriers

Many people have been dealing with stress and financial struggles. At Waubonsee, we want your pursuit of a higher education to be easy. That’s why we’re providing resources that can help you minimize financial barriers

Here at Waubonsee, affordability means:

When and How to Pay

To hold your courses and avoid being dropped for nonpayment, you must make one of the tuition payment arrangements featured below (pay in full, enroll in payment plan, or provide a verified source) within one week of your registration. 

Example – register on Monday, April 4 then payment arrangement would be due by end of the day (11:59 p.m.) on the next Monday, April 11.  

If you register less than a week before your class begins, you are responsible for related tuition and fees. 

Students are responsible for manually dropping from class(es) by the Registration, Refund & Withdrawal Dates.

Money

Full Payment

Tuition and fees total less than $200 require full payment.

Making Payments

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Payment Plan

Space your payments out over time with an interest-free payment plan. Pay a little upfront, a little each month, and the $25 nonrefundable set-up fee, and your account will be paid off in time to register for the next semester! Remember, the earlier you register, the smaller your payments!

Payment Plans

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Verified Sources

When your tuition and fees are being paid for by another organization or entity, that organization or entity is referred to as a verified source. Common verified sources include:

  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships (Waubonsee and others)
  • Veterans Benefits
  • Employers/Third Party

Learn more about these verified sources, how to use them and how to check their status on your account.

Verified Sources

More Information

Scholarships

Scholarships are given for a variety of reasons and don't need to be paid back 

Tuition refunds

Tuition refunds if you withdraw from a class

Tax credits

Tax credits and deductions you may qualify for

Some Commonly Asked Questions:

Scholarship Impact Stories

"There will always be a million excuses why you shouldn't pursue your dream. For me most were related to money."
– Katherine G.

"With the cost of college, the economy, cut backs at work... it is harder than ever. I feel that school is my only way out. I will do anything to get through school and keep my home over the next few years knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for giving me this opportunity."
– Tanya W.

More Impact Stories

Scholarship Info

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Dream big, reach high, for there will be a time someone will see your efforts and provide you the opportunity to show the world your dream.

Isaí's Story

Contact the Student Accounts and Cashier Office

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Sugar Grove Campus
Student Center, Second Floor
(630) 466-5705
studentaccounts@waubonsee.edu