Payment Options
***IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A STATEMENT IN THE MAIL FOR YOUR CLASSES.
TO CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE
You may obtain your balance on our website, www.southplainscollege.edu. Login to MySPC and choose Texan Connect, then Student Billing/Refund Choice. From here you can view account information or make a payment by clicking on the corresponding link. If you do not have a zero balance, or if you are not in an installment contract (payment plan) by the semester deadline, your schedule will be cancelled. It is important to check your balance if you make ANY CHANGES to your schedule. Deadlines are listed on the Business Office homepage according to semester.
WEB PAYMENTS
If you plan to pay in full on the web, we recommend you do so no later than 3:00 pm on the deadline for the semester in which you are enrolled. It is advised that students not wait until the last day of the payment deadline to address their bill. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express on the web. To pay in full, follow the above directions for checking your account balance. Once you select "Make a Payment" on the Student Billing screen, click "Continue to Payment Center" link on the next page to be directed to our payment processor, TouchNet/Heartland ECSI. You will then see an option to make a payment or enroll in a payment plan (if available).
PAYMENT PLANS
Installment payments are available for students online through Texan Connect. There is a $30 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester. This will appear as an additional charge with the initial payment. Payment will automatically be drafted on the predetermined due dates to the credit or debit card provided at the time you entered into the contract. A $30 late fee will be assessed for each missed payment. All plans will require a 50% down payment (or option of 25% down for 16-week terms only) based on the remaining balance of your bill after any accepted aid, scholarships, exemptions, or partial payments.
Following are the payment plan schedules for upcoming semesters:
- Fall 2024 payment plans will open June 7, 2024 (25% down available through August 22nd) with 50% down payment plan available through late registration.
- Fall 2024 1st 8-week session 50% down payment plan will open June 7, 2024 and will be available through late registration.
- Fall 2024 2nd 8-week session 50% down payment plan will open June 7, 2024 and will be available through late registration.
- Spring 2025 payment plans will open November 29, 2024 (25% down available through January 9th) with the 50% down payment plan available through late registration.
- Spring 2025 1st 8-week session 50% down payment plan will open November 29, 2024 and will be available through late registration.
- Spring 2025 2nd 8-week session 50% down payment plan will open November 29, 2024 and will be available through late registration.
Here are the steps to enroll in the payment plan:
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Go to the SPC web page at www.southplainscollege.edu (*If using Safari, please ensure you are using the most updated browser. Some functionality may be lost with older versions of this browser.)
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Choose Login to....
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Select "MySPC"
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Enter your SPC username and password
- Click "Student Bill/Refund Choice"
- Choose "Make a Payment" to pay bill in full or setup payment plan
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Click on "Continue to Payment Center" to be redirected to TouchNet
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Choose to make a payment (full payment) or enroll in payment plan (*when available) and follow prompts to choose term and enter card information.
PAYMENTS BY MAIL
If you choose to mail your payment, the payment must be for the FULL amount of tuition and fees as we cannot establish a payment plan by check or cash. The check must also be RECEIVED in the SPC Business Office on or before the deadline date for the specific semester in which you are enrolled. Please write the student's full student ID number, as well as the check holder driver’s license number and phone number, on the check.
The mailing address is:
South Plains College, ATTN: Business Office, 1401 S. College Avenue, Levelland, TX 79336.
OUTSIDE SOURCE PAYMENT
Outside sources such as Texas Rehab, Texas Tomorrow Fund, and Texas Tuition Promise Fund may be used to make partial/complete payment, as allowed by program regulations, for tuition and fees if the student is eligible for these programs. All documentation should be submitted by email to businessoffice@southplainscollege.edu. Please address any questions to the Business Office, (806) 716-2400.
Students using an outside source to pay for tuition and fees MUST submit all required documentation prior to payment deadline each semester they wish to use the outside source for payment.
FINANCIAL AID
If you have financial aid and your balance is not paid in full or you have not entered into an installment contract, your schedule will be cancelled without exception. If you have a loan, please go to the Business Office homepage and click on Loan Details.
AUTHORIZED USERS
Students may grant access to parents or other payers by setting them up as an Authorized User through Texan Connect. Authorized users may view student account activity, make payments, and set up payment plans.
How to add an Authorized User:
- Log into MySPC, Texan Connect, Student Bill/Refund Choice, and Make a Payment.
- On the right-hand side under My Profile Setup,
click on the Authorized Users button.
- Click on Add Authorized User
- Type the email address and set permissions for your authorized user.
- An automated email including a link, username, and temporary password
will be sent to your authorized user. They will use this information to log in
and set up their profile.
After setup is completed, authorized users making tuition payments on your behalf will access the system directly through the dedicated Authorized User access.
Additional Information: Adding an authorized user is your written consent to allow an individual to view your account information and make payments on your behalf. Authorized users DO NOT have access to your stored payment methods, academic records, or other personal information with South Plains College. If you would like a parent or other individual to have access or discuss your account details, please fill out an “Authorization to Release Student Information” form with our Admissions Office.
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
We have partnered with TransferMate to provide seamless international payments through your online student account. Log into your student account, select “Make A Payment”, choose “INTL- TransferMate” from the payment method dropdown menu, and follow prompts. For more information about making international payments, please download the step-by-step instructions, or watch this video for easy instructions.
TransferMate is prohibited from both receiving or sending funds to the following countries: Cuba, Islamic Republic of Iran, Democratic People's Republic of (North) Korea, Myanmar, the Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, Venezuela. In addition, delays have been experienced with the following countries: Angola, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, China, and Columbia.
*SPC recommends initiating an international payment at least two weeks prior to the payment deadline to provide additional time for any unforeseen delays in the transaction processing.
FAQ- TransferMate
Can a payment through TransferMate be used to establish a payment plan?
NO. However, TransferMate is available for full balance payments, international application fees, and housing deposits. If partial payments are made, the student will still be subject to losing their schedule due to non-payment if the remainder of the balance is not reflecting paid in full on their bill in Texan Connect by the deadline.
Can I use an international account for refunds/overpayments on my student bill?
At this time, international accounts cannot be used for student refunds. Any credit or overpayment on a student account will be refunded to the U.S. checking or savings account designated through your Texan Connect, or a paper check will be issued if an account is not established.
Who can I contact for assistance?
For transaction-specific questions, contact TransferMate via Skype, Live Chat,
Email or Phone.
For questions relating to your student bill on Texan Connect, contact the SPC Business Office at businessoffice@southplainscollege.edu.
Will I be charged for using this service?
All international payments made through TransferMate are completely free of charge. However, you may be charged by your bank for making a local transaction. This is unfortunately out of our control. In addition, domestic transactions are subject to a $20 fee to cover costs.
Why do I need to provide identification?
By law, TransferMate is required to identify the person transferring funds to their bank account. Your identification will ensure that you and SPC are protected against Money Laundering attempts.
How will I know if my payment has been successful?
Once your payment has been received by South Plains College, the pending status will be removed, and the payment will be posted as a completed transaction on your student bill in Texan Connect. Additionally, you will receive an email confirming that your payment was successful.
How long does a transaction take?
Once TransferMate has received your payment into their local bank account in your country, TransferMate sends your payment the same day from that account to South Plains College. These payments are generally received by SPC the same day if payments are received into TransferMate’s local account in your country before 2pm GMT. However, SPC recommends initiating your payment at least two weeks prior to the payment deadline due to processing delays from certain countries.
When will my payment be posted to my student account?
Your payments will automatically be posted to your student account within 24-48 hours from payment completion.
QUESTIONS
If you have questions, please call the Business Office at (806) 716-2400 or email
businessoffice@southplainscollege.edu.
If you do not know your My SPC Login: Click on My SPC, and reference the login instructions and Help Desk information below the Sign In button.