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Students who owe past due fees will no longer be prevented from registering in classes for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Please contact Admissions & Records if you have questions or need more information about payment options at (530) 895-2511.
Students must pay fees within 7 days of registration or they will be dropped from one or more classes. To avoid being dropped, take one of the following steps:
1) Pay fees in full. Fees may be paid online through the Self Service student portal or by calling the Support Center at (530) 895-2511. Students who wish to pay by check can mail it to: Payment Center, Butte College, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA 95965.
2) Show proof of sufficient eligibility for financial assistance.
Complete a FAFSA or provide proof of other financial assistance (scholarship, patron agreement, etc.) to the Butte College Business Office.
*Note: FAFSA's must be completed at least 72 hours prior to the drop deadline.
3) Create a fee payment plan online.
Students are responsible for making payment arrangements or providing verification of exemption status in a timely manner. Those who do not pay fees or make arrangements to pay fees will be dropped from one or more classes. Once you have registered you can view payment or exemption status in Self Service. You must log into your MyBC Portal and click on "Create a Payment Plan" using the Nelnet feature to create a fee payment plan online. For more information about payment plans, click here.
For complete details about this policy and how it may affect you, please read the FAQ below. Additional information can be obtained by contacting 530-895-2511.
How do I know if I am exempt?
What if I am enrolled into a class from the waitlist?
What happens if I do not pay my fees, complete a FAFSA, or create a payment plan?
What if I receive Financial Aid?
What if I receive the California College Promise Grant (Formerly BOGFW)?
What if I receive VA education benefits?
What if I receive scholarships?
What if my fees are going to be paid by a third party (CalWORKs, Unemployment, Department of Rehabilitation, etc.)?
How do I create a payment plan?
If I pay my fees or create a payment plan now and then decide not to attend Butte College how do I get my refund?
I have a payment plan. When will my payment be processed and when will it be reflected on my Butte College account?
How do I know if I am exempt?
After you register you can check your payment status in the 'Registration Info' web part on your student page in MyBC. A warning will appear for students in danger of being dropped from one or more courses.
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What if I am enrolled into a class from the waitlist?
If you currently have a $0.00 balance and you are enrolled into a class from the waitlist and that class causes you to have a balance you will have 7 days to pay the additional fees or you may be dropped from one or more classes. Students who are waitlisted should REGULARLY CHECK THEIR E-MAIL for confirmation of enrollment so that they are not unintentionally droppped from their course(s).
Official communications between the student and the college are sent to the student's COLLEGE ISSUED E-MAIL address. For information on forwarding college email to another account visit STUDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
If you currently have a payment plan on file the balance of the plan and your monthly installments should automatically adjust to cover any additional expenses. It is your responsibility to ensure that the additional fees are covered by your payment plan so that you are not dropped from classes.
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What happens if I do not pay my fees, complete a FAFSA, or create a payment plan?
You may be dropped from the courses in which you are currently enrolled after 7 days. You may re-enroll in any available sections but you will not be re-enrolled or reinstated into a full or waitlisted course.
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What if I receive Financial Aid?
If the college determines that you have sufficient financial aid eligibility for the term in which you are registering you will be exempt from the 7 day drop timeline. Students who expect to be exempt based on financial aid eligibility can verify their status online in Self Service. Exemption information should appear within 72 hours of completing your FAFSA or registration, whichever is later.
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What if I receive the California College Promise Grant (Formerly BOGFW)?
Students who are eligible for the California College Promise Grant are not necessarily exempt from the 7 Days to Pay drop deadline. You will need to pay the remainder of your balance, make a payment plan, or demonstrate eligibility for other financial support.
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What if I receive VA education benefits?
Students who receive VA benefits may be exempt from the 7 Days to pay policy. You must complete a Declaration of Enrollment with the Butte College Veterans Services, EACH SEMESTER, within two days of registering for classes. Once this is done, the Veterans services will ensure that your exemption status is accurately reflected on your account. If you have any questions, please contact the Veterans Services at (530) 895-2566.
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What if I receive scholarships?
Students who receive scholarships may be exempt from the 7 day drop deadline. In order to be exempt students must provide the Butte College Business Office with sufficient proof of scholarship eligibility and amount awarded. Students are encouraged to work with the Butte College Foundation Office to verify scholarships.
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What if my fees are going to be paid by a third party (CalWORKs, Unemployment, Department of Rehabilitation, etc.)?
Students who are relying upon patron agreements to cover the cost of tuition may be exempt from the 7 day drop deadline. CalWORKs students should coordinate their exemptions through the Butte College CalWORKs department located in the Career Center. Other students receiving funds for education through a patron agreement will need to provide proof of eligibility directly to the Butte College Business Office.
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How do I create a payment plan?
Log in to Self Service and select the "Current Balance/7 Days to Pay" item in the "Registration Information" box located in the top right hand corner of your student page. Once the "Current Balance/7 Days to Pay" menu item is expanded you will see an option for creating a payment plan. Select this link and follow the instructions.
Create a payment plan.
Payment plans vary based on when you enroll and which payment option you select. Payments can be distributed over a maximum of four installments, although some plans have fewer installments. The down payment can also vary between 0% and 50%. You will have the opportunity to view the complete details of the payment plan you select before you give final authorization to create it.
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If I pay my fees or create a payment plan now and then decide not to attend Butte College how do I get my refund?
Students who pay fees in full and subsequently drop courses prior to the refund deadline are entitled to a refund. There will be a $10 fee for refund processing. To initiate the refund process, please contact the Butte College Business Office at 530-895-2421 .
Students who create a payment plan and then drop courses prior to the refund deadline are entitled to a refund of fees. There will be a $10 refund processing charge and the $20 payment plan subscription fee will not be refunded. To initiate the refund process, please contact the Butte College Business Office 530-895-2421.
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I have a payment plan. When will my payment be processed and when will it be reflected on my Butte College account?
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month. Missed payments will be reattempted on the 20th of each month. It may take up to ten calendar days before your payment is reflected in your Butte College account balance.
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Content editor:
Julie Scarpelli
530-895-2511