Paying for College

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If you have a balance of $500 or more or you are behind on your payment plan on April 4, 2025, you will be withdrawn from your classes.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of more than $500 on your account, a notification will appear in Self-Service indicating that you are at risk of being withdrawn from your classes.

If I'm withdrawn for nonpayment, will all my charges be reversed or removed?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