Students enrolling concurrently at Northwest Vista College and any of the other Alamo College (Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College and San Antonio College) during the same semester may combine their fees and tuition. At the time tuition and fees are paid, the student must inform the bursar or cashier of the cross enrollment so that charges are not duplicated.

A student registered concurrently at Northwest Vista College and another Texas public institution of higher education must pay minimum or base tuition at only one of these institutions. If evidence of this minimum or base tuition payment at another institution is produced, the student is assessed tuition charges computed at the hourly rate for Northwest Vista College. All other appropriate fees are assessed according to the Northwest Vista College catalog.

The Business Office will disburse checks for Pell Grants, loans, and/or scholarships. The first check run for fall and spring semesters are mailed to the permanent address on file without exception.  Therefore, it is important to always keep permanent address information current.  The remainder of the semester checks will be made available at the Business Office for two weeks and then, if not picked up, will be mailed.  To pick up a check at the Business Office a picture identification and student ID will be required.

If specific information is needed regarding the Financial Aid awards, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 486-4600, or click here.

• CASH
  Pay by cash in person at the Business Office during office hours.
  
  

• CHECK
  Pay your tuition and fees in person by writing a check or online using WebCheck. There is no additional charge for using WebCheck.
  
  RETURNED CHECKS: Immediate restitution must be made when a handwritten check or WebCheck is returned for non-sufficient funds (NSF), account closed, stop payment, or account not recognized. A charge of $35.00 for a returned check will be assessed. The Alamo Colleges will not accept a payment check from a person who has had a returned check in the past with any of our colleges. Stopping payment on checks does not constitute an official withdrawal and will be handled as an NSF item. Official withdrawals must be made through the Student Success Center located in the Cypress Campus Center. Accounts not paid in full will be turned over to a collection agency and the student will be responsible for collection fees.
  

• CREDIT CARD
  The Business Office accepts the following credit cards: Mastercard, VISA, or American Express. All credit card payments must be done online except for Continuing Education courses. There is no additional charge for using a credit card online.
  
  
• INSTALLMENT PLAN
  The installment plan option is available to students enrolled in a full sixteen weeks session during the Fall, Spring and Summer and is based on past IP history. The student must be present to sign an Installment Plan contract. The contract may be obtained in the Business Office located on the first floor of the Cypress Campus Center. Students electing the installment plan option will be charged a $25.00 non-refundable administrative fee. Details and Due Dates
  
  
• TUITION ASSISTANCE
  Students receiving assistance from a third party agency (such as Texas Rehabilitation Commission, Texas Commission for the Blind and Deaf, Hazelwood, Early High School Graduates, Texas Tomorrow Fund, Active Duty Military, ETAP, ADTAP, etc.), must provide the appropriate documentation to the Business Office staff for payment processing.

Every student parking a vehicle on campus must register their vehicle and display a current parking permit. A Vehicle Registration Form must be completed and payment received prior to receiving the permit. In order to complete the form, you will need the following information:

• Social Security number
• license plate number
• year of the vehicle
• make of the vehicle
• model of the vehicle

A permit does not guarantee a parking space but does authorize parking in designated areas under control of the Alamo Colleges. Vehicle registration forms and permits are available at the Business Office. All permits are valid through August 31st.

Cost:

• Fall permits - $21.00
• Spring permits - $11.00
• Summer permits - $7.00
• Replacement Permits - $8.00

Tickets can be paid in the Business Office with cash, check, credit card or by mail.
Note: If paying by mail, be sure to include with your check or money order two phone numbers, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and the student's name.

Students may purchase a bus pass for $35.00 for the Spring or Fall semester at the Business Office. A Northwest Vista College picture ID is required. Please see Student Leadership and Activities in CCC126 for information about obtaining a picture ID card for bus pass purchases only. Visit the VIA Web site for more information.

Students may pay for the Accuplacer Exam ($15.00) once they have registered with the Assessment Center. A registration form will be issued to the student upon registration. The test must be paid for prior to the start of the exam. For more information about the Accuplacer and other testing services, visit the Assessment Center.

-Nursing students will be charged an additional $700.00 per semester

-International Students (other than those on a grant or contract through International Programs) enrolled in credit courses will be charged a flat tuition fee of $3,500.00 per semester.  This is the fee regardless of whether you enroll in one (1) or eighteen (18) hours.  No additional pledged tuition or insurance charge will be assessed for International students.