Paying for College

Your Dreams Are Within Your Reach

College is an investment in you—in your goals and future career. From understanding tuition costs to exploring financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans, there are plenty of resources available to help you manage the costs and keep your education within reach.

Whether you're just starting to explore your options or you're ready to take the next step, this page has everything you need to know to stay on track financially. Let’s make your college goals a reality!

2025-2026 Cost Per Credit Hour

  Resident Non-Resident 
Tuition $227 $228
Student Activity Fee $7 $7
Total Tuition & Fees Per Credit Hour $234 $235

2024-2025 Cost Per Credit Hour

  Resident Non-Resident 
Tuition $218 $221
Student Activity Fee $7 $7
Total Tuition & Fees Per Credit Hour $225 $228

Explore Financial Aid

Financial aid helps fund your education at Hawkeye. Review types of aid, upcoming deadlines, and how to apply. There is money available—find out how to get it.

Find Money for College

Pay Your Bill

Hawkeye offers several flexible options to pay your bill, including paying in full, setting up a payment plan to spread out the cost, or use financial aid and scholarships. You need to pay your bill in full by the first day of classes or sign up for a payment plan.

To view your bill visit Self-Service, Student Finance. One thing to remember: your bill won’t show any financial aid you’ve been awarded. You can view your financial aid award in your Financial Aid Self-Service, My Awards.

There are several ways to pay your bill at Hawkeye:

  • A payment plan lets you break up your bill into automatic monthly payments, making it easier manage. Set up a payment plan.
  • Online by credit card, debit card, or ACH electronic bank transfer in Self-Service, Student Finance.
  • Over the phone by credit card or debit card. Hawkeye accepts Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Call 319-296-4417 to make a payment.
  • Mail a check to the Business Office at P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015.
  • In person at the Business Office, Main Campus, Hawkeye Center 122. A drop box is available for after-hours payments.

Withdrawal for Nonpayment

Staying current with payments is an essential part of managing your education. If you don’t pay, you’ll be removed from your classes but will still be responsible for the full bill. This is called withdrawal for nonpayment and is a last resort only after previous interventions have failed.

To avoid paying for classes you couldn't complete due to nonpayment make payment arrangements by the first day of classes. If you choose to enroll in a payment plan, keep up with your payments.

When does Withdrawal for Nonpayment happen?

If you have a balance of $500 or more or you are behind on your payment plan on April 4, 2025, you will be withdrawn from your classes. You are still responsible to pay your bill in full.

On March 31, 2025, Hawkeye will check the status of your student account. If you are behind on your payment plan payments or if no payment plan has been set up and there is a balance of more than $500 on your account, a notification will appear in Self-Service indicating that you are at risk of being withdrawn from your classes.

If I'm withdrawn for nonpayment, will all my charges be reversed or removed?

No, you will still be responsible for the charges/fees for the semester.

Why do we do this?

Financial responsibility is a key part of student success. Paying your bill each semester means you avoid accumulating debt or being sent to collections. As part of our commitment to your success, we provide:

  • Clear and reasonable payment requirements and timelines
  • Staff support for navigating complex financial decisions
  • Safeguards against unnecessary debt
  • Ongoing, timely communication about your options

Once a year, Hawkeye submits outstanding balances of $50 or more to the State of Iowa Setoff Program. The program may collect your state tax refund to pay your outstanding balance. The State of Iowa Setoff Program is operated by the Iowa Department of Revenue.

Hawkeye Community College also contracts with 3rd party collection agencies for collection of debts.

Contact the Business Office to discuss your outstanding balance.

Don’t Get Stuck Paying for a Class You're Not Taking

You’re responsible for paying for the classes you sign up for, even if you decide not to attend. If you don’t need a class anymore, make sure to officially withdraw from the class by the tuition refund deadline so you won’t be charged.

We're Here to Help

Hawkeye is committed to your success as a student. Please contact us for help.

Business Office
Discuss your outstanding balance.
Financial Aid Office
Get help with financial aid.
Academic Advisor
Get help with financial issues.

Contact Us

Business Office

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 122
319-296-4417
Email the Business Office

Financial Aid

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 118
319-296-4020
800-670-4769 ext.4020
319-209-9239 (text only)
319-296-4495 (fax)
Email Financial Aid

Schedule an Appointment

Academic Advisors

Student Services
Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4014
Email the academic advisors

Schedule an Appointment