What is a Tuition Installment Plan or TIP?
The Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) is an alternative to student loans that allow students to pay for college over time. Students who could benefit from TIP are those who pay out-of-pocket or are waiting for financial aid and/or third-party funding. The TIP is an alternative to student loans and does not have interest.
Upon registering for classes, our Student Financials Accountant will personally set up your contracts, payments, and walk you through your plan.
Students also have the option of enrolling in TIP on ctcLink. Visit https://www.cptc.edu/how-to-tip for instructions.
If you set up your plan during early registration, your total tuition and fees will be divided into thirds. Later registration dates may lead to fewer payments (higher amounts). There is a one-time, non-refundable enrollment fee of $25.Late payments may result in a drop for non-payment.
Contact Us
253-589-5651
TIP@cptc.edu
Building 17, Room 141
Lakewood Campus
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am to 7pm
Friday 7:30 am to 12 pm
| TIP Important Dates | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | May 5 | May 5 | November 3 | February 2 |
| Tuition Due Date | June 20 | September 11 | December 19 | March 18 |
| Ideal 1st Payment Due Date | May 30 | August 30 | December 10 | March 5 |
| 2nd Payment Due Date | June 30 | September 29 | January 9 | April 3 |
| Last Day for a 3-Payment Plan | June 20 | September 11 | December 19 | March 18 |
| Last Day to Make a Payment Plan for Late Registration Students | July 20 | October 20 | January 26 | April 26 |
| Final Payment due Date | July 30 | October 30 | February 9 | May 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone with an out-of-pocket expense for classes may enroll.
Please call or email the Student Financials Accountant at tip@cptc.edu or 253-589-5651.
Visit https://www.cptc.edu/how-to-tip for instructions self-enrolling in TIP on ctcLink.
There is a one-time non-refundable enrollment fee of $25 for the TIP program.
You must notify the Student Financials Accountant at tip@cptc.edu or 253-589-5651 when you drop or add a class.
The CPTC refund policy for dropped classes still applies and payments will be adjusted accordingly.
Yes, students enrolled in TIP that are making on-time payments are protected from being dropped.
Failure to make payments while on TIP will result in a drop for non-payment.
If you are late on a payment, a block will be placed on your account until payment is received.
Failure to make payments while on TIP will result in a drop for non-payment.
You are responsible for payments if funding doesn’t come in, and you cannot register for future classes or receive transcripts until the account is paid in full.
The CPTC Foundation offers some emergency funding through the Student Emergency Assistance Program. Visit https://www.cptc.edu/foundation/student-emergency-assistance-program-se… to learn more.
