Admission & Aid Paying for College Business Office Virtual Business Office

Virtual Business Office

No more waiting in line to pay your payment plan or collect your refund!

The Virtual Business Office is an online hub where you or an authorized user can pay for your college-related products, services, tuition and fees, 24 hours a day.

Here you can set up a payment plan, pay your tuition, and pay through the Alamo Colleges Marketplace Mall.

My Tuition Payment Plan

  • Set up payment plan agreement online
  • Pay with a credit card, debit card, or electronic check

Pay My Tuition

  • Pay online with a credit card, debit card or electronic check through your ACES student account
  • Money orders and certified checks can be mailed to your College Business Office

Alamo Colleges Marketplace Mall

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  • NVC Fitness Center
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  • Kinesiology Market Center
  • Duplicate Diploma Charge

How to Set Up Payment Plans

Here is a great way to budget your college tuition-Academic and Continuing Education Payment Plans.

Academic Payment Plans

Payment Plans are available online. There is a payment plan for everyone. Payment Plans are available for each semester and have preset dates that determine the payment due date. The first payment is due upon enrollment in a payment plan. Enrollment in a plan is required before your payment deadline. Students who have not yet paid their balance for the respective part of term will be dropped from that term's classes.

PAYMENT PLANS

  • Payments will automatically be deducted from the bank account authorized during sign-up on the dates indicated on the payment schedule.
  • A $10 Late Fee will be assessed if the payment is declined.
  • Accounts not paid by the final due date are subject to be sent to one of the Alamo Colleges District Collection Agencies, and you are responsible for any additional fees assessed.
  • Payment deadlines vary based on when you registered and your chosen plan. You choose a plan based on your registration enrollment or when your classes are offered.

Steps to Set up a Payment Plan

  1. Log into ACES
  2. Open the menu
  3. Select ‘All Cards’
  4. Type “Bill” in the search bar and the ‘Student Account’ card will appear
  5. Select the second option, ‘Pay Your Bill’
  6. Select Virtual Business Office (online payments)
Select Enroll in Payment Plan
  1. Select a term (semester)
  2. Select a Payment Plan that best suits your financial situation
  3. Enter when you would like these payments to be due
  4. Click Select a Payment Method
  5. Select Agree to Terms
  6. Select Print Agreement

Steps to Set up a Payment Plan for Former Students

Log in to ACES

  1. Select the Enrollment menu option
  2. Locate the “Register for Classes” card
  3. Select the “Visit Registration Portal”.
  4. Under the Student Account column, select “Pay Now”

If you do not have access to ACES, contact the Help Desk at 210-485-0555

Payment plans are available for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

All payment plans will be available in ACES. Each plan has a specific enrollment period.

To learn more about this payment option, visit the Payment Calendar page.

To start the payment plan process, log in to your student account: ACES Portal

Continuing Education Payment Plans

Enrollment in a plan must be made before the first day of class. Plans are available to students with a minimum of $300.00 in eligible charges.

Duration Payment Date Payment Amount
4-7 weeks
Down payment date of enrollment/plan 50% + admin fee
Final payment 1st month after enrollment 50%
8-12 weeks
Down payment date of enrollment/plan 50% + admin fee
1st payment 1st month after enrollment 25%
2nd payment 2nd month after enrollment 25%
9 months-1 year
Down payment date of enrollment/plan 25% + admin fee
1st payment 2nd week of class 25%
2nd payment 4th week of class 25%
3rd payment 6th week of class 25%
Alternative Teacher Certification/Over$1000/13-16 weeks
Down payment date of enrollment/plan 25% + admin fee
1st payment 1st month after enrollment 25%
2nd payment 3rd month after enrollment 25%
3rd payment 4th month after enrollment 25%

To start the payment plan process, log in to your student account: ACES Portal

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How to Pay Your Tuition Online

Steps to Credit Card/ACH Payment

  • Log into ACES
    • Select the Paying for College menu option
    • Locate the ‘Student Account’ card
    • Click Make Payment
    • Select Term to Pay
  • Credit Card Payment
    • Enter Credit Card Number
    • Enter Credit Card Personal Information
    • Select “Continue”
    • Option to Save Credit Card
    • Continue to Process Credit Card Information
    • Exit
  • ACH Payment
    • Enter Electronic Check
    • Enter Electronic Check Information
    • Select “Continue”
    • Option to Save Electronic Check
    • Continue to process Electronic Check
    • Exit

Steps to Setup Authorized User

  1. Log into ACES
  2. Select the Paying for College menu option
  3. Locate the ‘Student Account’ card
  4. Click My Profile in the menu, and select Authorized Users
  5. Select Add Authorized User Tab
  6. Enter Email Address of Authorized User
  7. Select Options for Authorized User
  8. Click Continue
  9. Authorized User Agreement Form
  10. Select Agree to terms
  11. Setup for Authorized User is complete

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