The Student Finance Office accepts many payment methods for tuition and fees. We accept cash, check, money order, credit card, ACH and a payment plan option. Please see our Tuition and Fees to understand how the amount is calculated.
Once a year, you will be prompted to electronically consent to your Student Financial Responsibility Agreement. A copy of the full consent is listed below:
Payment of Fees/Promise to Pay
I understand that when I register for any class at North Idaho College or receive any service from North Idaho College, I accept full responsibility to pay all tuition, fees, and other associated costs assessed as a result of my registration and/or receipt of services. I further understand and agree that my registration and acceptance of these terms constitutes a promissory note agreement (i.e., a financial obligation in the form of an educational loan as defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code at 11 u.s.c.523(a)(8)) in which North Idaho College is providing me educational services, deferring some or all of my payment obligation for those services, and I promise to pay for all assessed tuition, fees, and other associated costs by the published or assigned due date.
I understand and agree that if I drop or withdraw from some or all of the classes for which I register, I will be responsible for paying all or a portion of tuition and fees in accordance with the published tuition refund schedule at North Idaho College. I have read the terms and conditions of the published tuition refund schedule and understand those terms are incorporated herein by reference. I further understand that my failure to attend class or receive a bill does not absolve me of my financial responsibility as described above.
Financial Holds: I understand and agree that if I fail to pay my student account bill or any monies due and owing North Idaho College by the scheduled due date, North Idaho College will place a financial hold on my student account, preventing me from registering for future classes, requesting transcripts, or receiving my diploma.
Late Payment Charge: I understand and agree that if I fail to pay my student account bill or any monies due to North Idaho College by the scheduled due date, North Idaho College will assess a late payment charge of $50. An in-house payment arrangement will be available if needed.
Collection Agency Fees: I understand and accept that if I fail to pay my student account bill or any monies due to North Idaho College by the scheduled due date, or fail to make payments based on the in-house payment arrangement, to bring my account current, North Idaho College may refer my delinquent account to a collection agency. I further understand that I am responsible for paying the collection agency fee which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 33 percent of my delinquent account, together with all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, necessary for the collection of my delinquent account. Finally, I understand that my delinquent account may be reported to one or more of the national credit bureaus.
- Credit Card payments: Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express (AMEX) credit card payments may be made online through your MyNIC Self Service Student Finance portal. Please be aware, North Idaho College cannot accept credit card information over the phone.
- Check or Money Order Payments: Make checks payable to North Idaho College and include your student ID on any check or money order. Do not send starter checks. Allow four to five business days for processing.
- E-Check: Using your bank account number and routing number, payment may be made directly to NIC online by logging in to your MyNIC Self Service Student Finance portal.
It is the student's responsibility for dropping all courses they do not plan on attending!
To determine the deadline for dropping a class in order to receive a refund, visit the College Calendar.
Students with an outstanding balance can enroll in a payment plan. Payment plan enrollment must be completed before midnight on the 100 percent refund drop date to avoid a $50 late payment fee. The 100 percent refund drop date for each semester can be found on the Academic Calendar.
Advantages of the Payment Plan:
- Easy online sign-up
- Flexible payment options
- No interest
Payment Plan Options
There are several options for payment plans each semester. Fall and Spring Semesters will allow the student to enroll in either a five-month, four-month, three-month or two-month payment plan, with the payment due on the 20th of each month. Every payment plan requires a 10 percent down payment at the time of enrollment. Plans set up after the 100 percent refund drop date for the semester will include a $25 payment plan set-up fee.
Summer Session will allow the student to enroll in either a three-month or two-month payment plan, with the payment due on the 20th of each month. Every payment plan requires a 10 percent down payment at the time of enrollment. Plans set up after the 100 percent refund drop date for the semester will include a $25 payment plan set-up fee.
NOTE: Students that still have an outstanding balance and do not have enough financial aid or haven't enrolled in a payment plan will be assessed a late balance fee of $50.
All program and Residence Hall deposits may be paid online through the MyNIC Self Service Student Finance portal.
| Deposit Type | Program | Deposit Amount | Deposit Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURSE | RN | $100 | The Nursing program deposit will be applied to the tuition and fee charges for the initial semester or term of enrollment. All nursing deposits are non-refundable. No refund will be given if a student withdraws after the prescribed deadline. |
| NLPN | LPN | $100 | The Nursing program deposit will be applied to the tuition and fee charges for the initial semester or term of enrollment. All nursing deposits are non-refundable. No refund will be given if a student withdraws after the prescribed deadline. |
| RNAV | RN-ADV | $100 | The Advanced Nursing program deposit will be applied to the tuition and fee charges for the initial semester or term of enrollment. All nursing deposits are non-refundable. No refund will be given if a student withdraws after the prescribed deadline. |
| DAMAG | Residence Hall Deposit | $200 | A $200 deposit must be paid online. This deposit will be due one week after the application has been received in order to be considered for a room. The deposit is not to be construed as partial payment for room and board. This deposit serves as a guarantee against loss and breakage of Residence Hall equipment and furniture. The deposit remains in effect through the period of application and residency. All students who fulfill the terms of the contract after occupancy will receive a refund of their deposit within four weeks after checking out of the Residence Hall (less any deductions for losses, damages or fines). |
Third-Party Payer - Submit an authorization voucher to Cardinal Central if you are being sponsored by an employer/company or agency. Once received by the Student Finance Office, these other financial resources will be applied to the student's account.
Please note, non-district students must complete a Certificate of Residency form and submit it to their county of residence by the date listed on the form as a sponsoring agency will not be billed for these charges.
Students must complete a new sponsor form each semester. If, for any reason, a student's sponsor fails to pay charges upon receipt of the bill, the student will be responsible for all charges.
Employees and dependents using the Employee/Dependent Tuition Waiver will be able to see the awarded amount listed on their MyNIC. Please note, the waiver will reflect as a restricted award on the student account until after the 100 percent refund date. To calculate the amount owed for the semester, subtract the restricted award from the total tuition and fees. A positive amount is the amount owed to NIC; a negative amount indicates you will receive a refund.
Students who fail to pay their outstanding balance for tuition and fees, Residence Hall or Return to Title IV calculations may be sent to collections. Students will have a hold placed on their student account for registration and transcripts. If the college assigns a student account to a collection agency, the amount due may increase by collection fees assessed by the agency. Additionally, the student account balance may be reported to all credit bureau agencies, which may have a negative effect on their credit history.
Students that have been sent to collections must contact the collection agency directly for any questions related to their outstanding balance and/or repayment options.
If a student needs contact information for the collection agency, please contact Cardinal Central at (208) 769-3311 or cardinalcentral@nic.edu.
NIC education debt shall be interpreted in accordance with and pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho. (Idaho Statue - Title 67; Chapter 23; 67-2358 Collection of Public Debts - Fees).