Full payment of tuition and fees is due according to the schedule below. Students that do not pay on time will be de-registered and required to register again prior to the schedule adjustment deadline.
Fall 2026 Deadlines
| If You Register | Payment is Due By 11:59 p.m. | Deregistration Will Occur |
|---|---|---|
| March 30 – July 26, 2026 | July 26, 2026 | July 27, 2026 |
| July 27 – August 2, 2026 | August 2, 2026 | August 3, 2026 |
| August 3 – August 9, 2026 | August 9, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
| August 14 – October 4, 2026 | October 4, 2026 | October 5, 2026 |
| October 6 – October 11, 2026 | October 11, 2026 | October 12, 2026 |
Spring 2027 Deadlines
| If You Register | Payment is Due By 11:59 p.m. | Deregistration Will Occur |
|---|---|---|
| October 26 – December 6, 2026 | December 6, 2026 | December 7, 2026 |
| December 7, 2026 – January 3, 2027 | January 3, 2027 | January 4, 2027 |
| January 4 – January 6, 2027 | January 6, 2027 | January 7, 2027 |
| January 7 – January 10, 2027 | January 10, 2027 | January 11, 2027 |
| January 11 – March 7, 2027 | March 7, 2027 | March 8, 2027 |
| March 8 – March 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 | March 16, 2027 |
Financial Aid Recipients
Students who are unable to view their financial aid award in Self-Service (under the Financial Aid tab) by the following deadlines will be responsible for paying their courses out of pocket or enrolling in a tuition payment plan.
| Term | Financial Aid Award Viewable in Self-Service By: |
|---|---|
| Full Semester and Term A | December 4, 2026 |
| Term B | March 5, 2027 |
Credit card payments may be made online through Self-Service all day except Fridays from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. for weekly maintenance. Checks and Money Orders can be mailed to:
ATTN Business Office
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703
Nelnet Tuition Payment Plan
Durham Tech has partnered with Nelnet to offer a convenient Tuition Payment Plan that makes paying for college easier and more affordable. This is not a loan program.
- No interest or finance charges
- Flexible monthly payments
- Low setup fee: $30 per semester (nonrefundable, added to first payment)
- No credit check required
- Simple online enrollment process