Admissions, Registration, Records, and Credentials

NorthSeattleCommunity College

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(206) 934-3663 / FAX (206) 934-3671

Memo: THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE ONLY.If you have questions, contact the Registration Office at 206-934-3663 / or via email at

To:«NAME» / E-Mail: «STUEMAILADDR»

From: Office of the Registrar

Date:August 24, 2012

Please disregard this message if you have already paid your tuition or have made arrangements to pay your tuition. You can confirm your schedule using online services at

This is a friendly reminder for you -- PLEASE DO NOT FORGETcheck and confirm your tuition payment options.FALL Quarter tuition is due on September 7, 2012. Students who have not paid their tuition may be dropped for non-payment – AVOID BEING DROPPED; pay your tuition today.

You can review your schedule and outstanding balance via

Please make note of important quarter dates at

Take advantage of the payment options listed below.

  • If you have applied for student financial aid, have a scholarship or agency account pending, or are a Veteran student, please confirm your status by contacting the Financial Aid office at 206-934-3688 or by email at to be sure that everything is in order.CAUTION: students who have set-up Third-Party type payment options will not be dropped unless your status has changed – please confirm your status with the responsible agency.
  • If you have signed up for the deferred payment planatcall the cashier to confirm your status at (206) 934-3627.Students on the FACTS payment plan will not be dropped unless your status has changed. CAUTION: There is a time delay between the time you set-up the account and when NSCC is notified of your account activity.

Payment options include the following.

  • Online at

Or

  • In person at the cashiers office located on the second floor of the College Center building.

Or

  • Defer your payment via the FACTS payment plan at

Or

  • You may be eligible for emergency tuition/text book assistance contact a representative or call 206/934-3679.
  • SPECIAL NOTE:Students who do not pay tuition by the deadline will be dropped from classes for non-receipt of payment.However, students on the FACTS payment plan or who have set-up other Third-Party type payment options will not be dropped unless your status has changed – please confirm your status with the responsible agency. CAUTION: There is a time delay between the time you set-up your third-party account and when NSCC is notified of your account activity.

Having trouble making payments? Call American Financial Solutions, a non-profit credit counseling agency at 888-282-5811 or visit their web site at

State Support of Higher Education: The average total cost to educate each Washington state resident full-time community and technical college student for the 2009-10 academic year is $6,706. Students pay an average of $2,340 for tuition. The remaining $4,366 is paid by state taxes and otherfunds from the state of Washington’s Opportunity Pathway. The costs provided are approximate. The actual tuition a student pays each quarter varies due to credit load, residency status, and other factors.

Educational Tax Credits: You might be eligible to claim qualified tuition and fees paid against your federal income taxes. The American Opportunity Credit is a tax credit of up to $2,500 for qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the tax year. The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit is a tax credit equal to 20 percent of the taxpayer’s out-of-pocket student expenses during the tax year. For guidance, consult a tax advisor or visit the Internal Revenue Service website at:

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