Tuition and Payments

The Alexandria College Business Office provides services to students, employees, and vendors, and manages all payments for tuition and other items.


Important Dates: 2024-2025 Academic Year

  • August 1-September 3: Book charging available for fall semester
  • August 26: Fall semester begins
  • August 30: Course add deadline/drop deadline for 100% tuition refund
  • August 30: Fall registration cancellation for non-payment
  • September 5: Fall financial aid applied to student account
  • September 6: Excess financial aid funds deposited
  • September 9: Fall 75% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • September 16: Fall 50% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • September 23: Fall 25% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • September 30: Fall bills are due in full or $50 late fee will be applied to student account
  • December 23: Fall semester ends
  • December 1-January 21: Book charging available for spring semester
  • January 13: Spring semester begins
  • January 17: Course add deadline/drop deadline for 100% refund
  • January 17: Spring registration cancellation for non-payment
  • January 23: Spring financial aid applied to student account
  • January 24: Excess financial aid funds deposited
  • January 27: Spring 75% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • February 3: Spring 50% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • February 10: Spring 25% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • February 18: Spring bills are due in full or $50 late fee will be applied to student account
  • May 14: Spring semester ends
  • May 14: Graduation
  • April 1-May 27: Book charging available for summer semester
  • May 19: Summer semester begins
  • May 23: Course add deadline/drop deadline for 100% refund
  • May 23: Summer registration cancellation for non-payment
  • May 29: Summer financial aid applied to student account
  • May 30: Excess financial aid funds deposited
  • June 2: Summer 50% tuition refund date for total withdrawal
  • July 11: Summer bills are due in full or $50 late fee will be applied to student account
  • August 12: Summer semester ends

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens annually on October 1. Completing the FAFSA is the first step in the Financial Aid process. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible to avoid delays in your financial aid disbursement. studentaid.gov »

Drop/Add Period is until the fifth day of the semester at 11:59 pm. You can drop/add courses and make schedule changes as needed through eServices on a space-available basis. Your tuition statement will adjust accordingly.

  • If a class begins after the first five days of the semester, you must drop it by the second calendar day after class begins to receive a full refund.
  • Dropping or adding courses may affect your financial aid.

Student Account Information

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) does not mail statements for tuition and fees. Students are responsible for accessing and monitoring their statements by logging into eServices and doing the following:

  1. Select "Bills and Payments" from the left menu
  2. Select Full Account Detail
  3. Print out your individual statement

When changes are made to your schedule, whether you drop or add classes, those changes are reflected on your statement. You should check your statement before you make a final payment. Prior term charges and payments are also reflected on your statement.

If you are also enrolled at another Minnesota State college, you are responsible for paying tuition and fees to that institution. Your ATCC account may or may not reflect what you owe to another Minnesota State college.

Notification will be sent with supporting documentation on these occasions:

  • After aid is applied
  • Warning notice of a late fee
  • When the late fee is applied
  • Collection letter notice

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Tuition Payments

Tuition Statements are not mailed prior to the semester start. Only students with remaining balances after financial aid is applied are mailed statements. View your account or make payments online 24/7 in eServices. Note: PSEO students' tuition will be adjusted after day 14 of the semester.

Fall Payment Deadline: August 30, 2024 (due in full September 30)
Spring Payment Deadline: January 17, 2025 (due in full February 18)
Summer Payment Deadline: May 23, 2025 (due in full August 13)

Payment Deadline: To keep your registration from being cancelled you must complete one of the following by the payment deadline for each semester:

Make a Payment

Online: View your account or make payments online 24/7 in eServices.

Mail: When paying by mail, please include a printed copy of your statement. Send your statement and payment to:

Attn: Cashier
Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56308

Phone: To pay by phone, please call (888) 234-1222 x4530 or (320) 762-4530. Alexandria College accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

In Person: Payments are accepted at the Business Office walk-up window (room 106) Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

IMPORTANT: Students who have their registration cancelled due to non-payment may not be able to get in if classes become full. If you are not enrolled in a payment plan, tuition must be paid in full by September 30, 2024 for fall semester, February 18, 2025 for spring semester, and August 13, 2025 for summer semester. A $50 late fee may be applied after the deadline dates for any unpaid balance.

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Tax Information

W9 and 1098-T tax forms are mailed to students from the state, usually by the end of January. On demand 1098-T forms are available during normal business office hours beginning in February. The 1098-T document can also be accessed in eServices under the Bills and Payment section.

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Consortium Costs

If you are taking a course from a college other then ATCC, the cost of that course may differ from ATCC course costs. Please check the cost with whichever college or university offers it. You may get a bill from the other college even if the course is listed on your ATCC bill.

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External Scholarship Notifications

External scholarship checks and/or documents can be mailed or brought to the Business office at Alexandria College. Checks will be applied to the student's account and any excess funds will be disbursed on Day 7 of the semester. See the Important Dates section for details.

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Additional Information

  • Parking Permits
  • Tuition: The charge for instruction/per credit.
  • Student Health Service Fee: All students registered for credits will be assessed a health service fee. (There are NO exceptions) This fee provides benefits for accidental bodily injury incurred by the student while attending classes and also while coming to and from school.
  • MN State College Student Association Fee: This is a statewide student association fee collected at every state college and university.
  • Student Senate/Activity Fee: The Student Senate uses these funds to sponsor special student events.
  • Athletics Fee: Supports the college's athletic programs. This includes student admission to regular sporting events.
  • Technology Fee: This fee is used to fund a group of services such as: Internet access, help desk, electronic mailbox, local electronic bulletin board, hall monitors, docking stations, etc.
  • Course Fees: A course fee may be charged and assigned to those courses in which items or materials become the property of the student.
  • Laptop: See IT Page

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Contact the Business Office

Phone: 888-234-1222 ext. 4530 or 320-762-4530 Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

In Person: Room 106 (main building) Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Email: Business Officebusinessoffice@alextech.edu

Mail: When paying by mail, please include a printed copy of your statement. Send statement and payment to:

Attn: Cashier
Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56308