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McDowell Technical Community College will be on a two-hour delay on Friday, December 5th, 2025 for students, faculty and staff.
If the weather continues to get worse than expected, we will assess again by 7 am.

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Amanda Buchanan

Amanda Buchanan


828-652-0624

Amanda Buchanan

Amanda Buchanan

Director of Financial Services
828-652-0624

Payment Options

Payment options below are made in your Self-Service account:

  1. Financial Aid (e.g. Pell Grant, State Grants, Scholarships)

    • Submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at least 8 weeks prior to the start of class to ensure sufficient processing time.
    • Submit required verification forms to the Financial Aid Office.
    • Submit applicable Scholarship Application(s).
  2. Payment Plan

    • Arrange a payment plan in your Self-Service account.
    • Make sure sufficient funds are available at time of enrollment.
    • $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester.
    • Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
    • For issues with the Payment Plan, call Nelnet Campus Commerce at 1-800-609-8056.

    📄 Payment Plan Tutorial (PDF)

  3. Pay in Full

    • Pay with credit card/debit card in your Self-Service account.
    • Make sure sufficient funds are available.
    • Pay with check or cash in the business office.
    • $30 returned payment fee will apply if a payment is returned.

    📄 Full Payment Tutorial (PDF)

  4. Third Party Payments (e.g. WIOA, Apprenticeships, Employer Sponsorships)

    • Contact the Business Office at 828-652-0696 to ensure proper documentation is on file at least two weeks prior to the start of class.

Questions? Contact the Business Office at 828-652-0696.