Paying for College

Tuition and Fees

Registration is not complete, and students are not guaranteed a place in class, until fees are paid, financial aid is in place or payment arrangements have been made through the Business Office. Students should pay fees as early as possible and will be dropped from classes if arrangements have not been made by the payment deadline. Accounts must be paid in full to register for additional classes, receive grades, transcripts or deferrals.

You may pay tuition and fees by logging in to Firefly, accessing your account from the student tab and following the links at the bottom of your account summary.  You may pay using your credit card or electronic check.  If you have questions regarding online payments, please contact our Business Office at 316-677-9511.

Financial Aid

View additional Financial Aid information.

Individual Program Costs

Some academic programs require specialized tool sets, instruments and specific uniforms that become the student’s property. Health Sciences programs have mandated physical examinations and innoculations for program admission. These program costs are incurred by each student enrolled in the respective programs and vary by program. Program costs are subject to periodic changes. Cost information may be obtained from Admissions, 316.677.9400.

WATC Payment Plan

Wichita Area Technical College offers a payment plan as an option. The WATC payment plan allows students to pay for tuition in monthly installments when enrolled in programs for fall, spring and summer.

No interest or finance charges are assessed, but a down payment is due at the time of application for the payment plan, plus a non-refundable enrollment fee of $30 per semester. WATC accepts cash, check, money order, MasterCard and Visa. The remaining balance will be divided into monthly payments, due on the fifth day of each month.
Note: Certificates and degrees will not be awarded until payment is made in full.

What Students Need to Know About the WATC Payment Plan:

• Students are responsible for the full amount of tuition, fees, materials and other charges on their account that are deferred unless they officially drop and/or withdraw within the refund period (see catalog, student handbook or the Web site).
• Failure to attend classes or lack of attendance does not constitute an official drop. Students are still responsible for the full amount of tuition and fees.
• Any financial aid (Pell grant, scholarships, student and/or parent loans, etc.) that is subsequently awarded will be applied toward any remaining deferred amount before students receive any financial aid proceeds.
• Students must notify the business office of any added courses or pay for additional courses by the due date on the tuition statement.
• A nonrefundable $30 per semester enrollment fee and a required down payment (25 or 50 percent, depending on when enrolled) is due at the time of application for the payment plan.
• For any changes, students must contact WATC’s business office.
• Students may not be able to register for classes if there are any outstanding balances on their accounts. Accounts may be turned over to collections if not paid.

Scholarships

A listing of federal and outside scholarships available to WATC students.