Student Payment Information
The Business Office provides information about current tuition, collects payments, and helps set up payment plans.
Location:
Main Campus – Lower Level, Student Services Building
Hours:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Online Payments:
Portal
Mail Payments To:
2550 US Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Attention: Cashier
We cannot accept payment by phone. If you cannot pay online, email [email protected] for assistance.
Tuition and Fees are subject to change. Please refer to the tables each semester. Individual programs may have additional fees in addition to the ones listed below.
In State (NC Resident) Tuition and Fees (Effective Fall 2025)
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Activity Fee | Insurance Fee | Technology Fee | Access Safety and Security Fee | Red Hawk Ready Course Materials* | Total Cost |
| 1 | $76.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $350.25 |
| 2 | $152.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $426.25 |
| 3 | $228.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $502.25 |
| 4 | $304.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $578.25 |
| 5 | $380.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $654.25 |
| 6 | $456.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $730.25 |
| 7 | $532.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $806.25 |
| 8 | $608.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $882.25 |
| 9 | $684.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $958.25 |
| 10 | $760.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,034.25 |
| 11 | $836.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,110.25 |
| 12 | $912.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,186.25 |
| 13 | $988.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,262.25 |
| 14 | $1,064.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,338.25 |
| 15 | $1,140.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,414.25 |
| 16 or more | $1,216.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,490.25 |
Note: View Accident Insurance Policy for detailed coverage information
Out of State (Non-Resident) Tuition and Fees (Effective Fall 2025)
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Activity Fee | Insurance Fee | Technology Fee | Access Safety and Security Fee | Red Hawk Ready Course Materials* | Total Cost |
| 1 | $268.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $542.25 |
| 2 | $536.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $810.25 |
| 3 | $804.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,078.25 |
| 4 | $1,072.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,346.25 |
| 5 | $1,340.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,614.25 |
| 6 | $1,608.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $1,882.25 |
| 7 | $1,876.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $2,150.25 |
| 8 | $2,144.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $2,418.25 |
| 9 | $2,412.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $2,686.25 |
| 10 | $2,680.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $2,954.25 |
| 11 | $2,948.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $3,222.25 |
| 12 | $3,216.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $3,490.25 |
| 13 | $3,484.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $3,758.25 |
| 14 | $3,752.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $4,026.25 |
| 15 | $4,020.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $4,294.25 |
| 16 or more | $4,288.00 | $50.00 | $1.25 | $48.00 | $50.00 | $125.00 | $4,562.25 |
Books & Supplies*
For additional information on course materials please visit our Student Textbooks page.
The Business Office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and major credit cards.
Online
Secure online payments can be made using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express through MyCVCC Portal. Once logged in to the MyCVCC Portal, go to the “Self-Service Menu” then under “Student” click the “Self-Service Homepage”, then “Student Finance”, and “Make a Payment.”
In Person
Tuition and fee payments can be made in person using cash, check, money order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express at the Business Office.
By Mail
Payments by check or money order can be mailed:
Catawba Valley Community College Business Office
Attn: Cashier
2550 Highway 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602-8302
Payments mailed are not considered received until posted to the student’s account.
Please see our Business Office Check Acceptance Policy to ensure proper credit to accounts.
By Phone
To protect financial security, CVCC cannot accept credit card payments by phone or mail.
Payment Plan
To help students meet educational expenses, Catawba Valley Community College is proud to offer a convenient monthly tuition payment plan from Nelnet Business Solutions. This is totally optional to students who need help with tuition.
To help students meet educational expenses, Catawba Valley Community College is proud to offer a convenient monthly tuition payment plan from Nelnet Business Solutions.
The monthly payment plan is not a loan program or financial aid. There are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check.
The cost to budget an interest-free monthly payment plan is a $30 per semester, nonrefundable enrollment fee that is charged by Nelnet to use their service, effective Fall Semester 2023.
Students may finance tuition and fee expenses using either a credit card or debit card. Effective Summer Semester 2019, CVCC will no longer accept Automatic Bank Payments (ACH) as a payment method for the payment plan.
Payments are processed on the 20th of each month and will continue automatically until the balance is paid in full.
Enrollment in monthly payment plan is done entirely online. To enroll, students must have a student ID number, and a credit or debit card number.
Tuition Payment Plan Terms and Conditions
The tuition payment plan is a third-party service offered by Nelnet Business Solutions as a service of Catawba Valley Community College.
Please read the terms and conditions carefully before proceeding. The $30 enrollment fee and any required down payment are processed immediately.
By enrolling in the payment plan, the student agrees to these terms and conditions
- Payment plan agreements are valid only for one semester. Students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
- Enrollment in the payment plan is open only until the stated last day to pay for each semester.
- Students must be enrolled in the payment plan by the stated last day to pay. Students not financially cleared by that date will be deregistered from classes. Please be aware of payment deadlines.
- Enrollment deadlines and any down payment requirements for the semester are posted in the tuition payment plan brochure, available at the Business Office.
- A $30 per semester, non-refundable payment plan enrollment fee and any applicable down payment will be deducted from the student’s bank account/credit card immediately. Please plan accordingly.
- Returned payments are subject to a $30 returned payment fee assessed by Nelnet.
- Returned payments will automatically be reprocessed on the next 5th or 20th of the month, regardless of when the next scheduled payment is.
- Down payments or enrollment fees returned for any reason will result in termination of the payment plan agreement by Nelnet, and the student will not be able to use this service. Please plan accordingly.
- Pending financial aid will not reduce the balance due or payment amount until it is credited to the student account balance.
- Any payment plan agreement with two (2) payments delinquent will be terminated by Catawba Valley Community College.
- All Catawba Valley Community College Collection Policies apply to past-due payment plan accounts.
PLEASE REVIEW
Please review the following information carefully. This information will be used by your Account Manager to configure your payment plans and update your landing page.
Accuracy is essential, as this information is also used by Nelnet Campus Commerce to provide the best possible service to students and payers.
Payment Methods
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Automatic payments from a credit or debit card
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Payments will automatically draft on the 20th of each month
Cost to Participate
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$30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
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Up to $30 nonrefundable fee for returned payments
Simple Steps to Enroll
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Go to www.cvcc.edu
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Click on the Students tab, then select Self Service
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Log in to Self-Service
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On the left side, click the hamburger menu
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Select Financial Information
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Click Student Finance
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Select NBS Enterprise
Target Dates to Enroll By – Summer 2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 33% | 2 | May–June | 20th |
| May 31, 2026 | 50% | 1 | June only | 20th |
Note: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately.
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Catawba Valley Community College. The college may choose not to offer the payment plan during certain times or registration periods.
Balance Adjustments
Payment plans do not take financial aid into consideration. Do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or if classes are dropped, canceled, or added.
Please review your agreement balance online or contact the CVCC Business Office at (828) 327-7000 to confirm any changes.
Authorized Payers
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Students: If someone will be paying on your behalf, you must first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
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Authorized Payers: The student must create or access their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.
Students
If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
Contact
For questions regarding payment plans students may contact Nelnet at 1-800-609-8056 with questions about plans and how to set up their plans.
Students may access their T-1098 online by logging into MyCVCC Portal.
The Internal Revenue Service requires that Catawba Valley Community College report, on form 1098-T, qualified tuition and expenses, and scholarships and grants, invoiced or posted to the student’s account.
The 1098-T is an information return. Its purpose is to assist students in computing certain education tax credits or deductions for which they may be eligible.
For tax information, please visit the IRS website – www.irs.gov – Publication 970 (PDF) which provides detailed information about tax benefits for education. For additional information, contact a professional tax preparer.
Instant Access to the 1098-T Online
Catawba Valley Community College is pleased to announce that students now have the option to instantly access their Form 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically and opt-out of postal delivery of the tax document once they are available each year.
By providing consent to receive the 1098-T tuition statement electronically, a paper copy of the 1098-T will no longer be mailed to the student’s address.
If students would like electronic delivery and instant access to the 1098-T statement online, please login to MyCVCC Portal and provide consent under the “Student” menu.
Steps to access the 1098-T online:
- Student Menu
- Financial Information
- Student Tax Information
Students will be notified each year when the 1098-T is available online.
For those who prefer traditional postal delivery, Form 1098-T will be mailed to students no earlier than January 31.
Why get instant access?
- Faster: Instant access allows students to get their Form 1098-T weeks earlier than the traditional mailing.
- Safer: Instant access eliminates the chance that the Form 1098-T will get lost, misdirected, or delayed during delivery, or misplaced once received. Fast, easy and secure, and students can cancel online access at any time.
- Easier: Students can even retrieve their 1098-T Form even while they are away from home.
- Better: Help CVCC go green and reduce the cost and impact of paper forms.
1098-T Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Form 1098-T?
A: CVCC is required by IRS Section 1.65050S-1 to send Form 1098-T to students for whom payment for qualified tuition and fees were received during the calendar year.
Q: Why did I receive Form 1098-T?
A: Form 1098-T contains information to assist the IRS and students in determining if they are eligible to claim educational related tax credits or deductions on the income tax return.
Q: Why did I NOT receive Form 1098-T?
A: There are several possibilities:
- The IRS does not require CVCC to send students one if qualified tuition and related expenses are entirely waived or paid entirely with scholarships.
- The student attended in Spring semester but the student had enrolled and the college received payment in the prior calendar year.
- CVCC does not have a valid United States mailing address or Social Security Number on file for the student.
- The student was enrolled in courses for which no academic credit is offered, even if they were otherwise enrolled in a degree program.
- The student gave consent to “opt-out” of paper delivery of the form using MyCVCC Portal.
- Institutions are not required to furnish a 1098-T to non-resident aliens.
Q: Where was the form mailed?
A: The 1098-T form will be mailed based on addresses provided by the student to the Records Office as of January 1.
Q: I viewed my 1098-T online. Will I get a copy in the mail?
A: No, by providing consent to view the 1098-T online, the student also opted-out of receiving a paper copy.
Q: Is the 1098-T form I printed from MyCVCC Portal valid for the IRS?
A: Absolutely. The 1098-T form from MyCVCC Portal is an IRS approved substitute.
Q: I registered in November for Spring classes. Is that amount reflected on my 1098-T?
A: It depends. The 1098-T will report any payment received for qualified tuition and fees in the student’s account from January 1 to December 31 of the tax year. Box 7 will be checked on the student’s form showing that the student’s amount in Box 1 includes amounts for terms beginning in the first three months of the next year.
Q: My address is wrong. Can I get another copy printed?
A: No, but students can access and print a copy of the 1098-T by logging into MyCVCC Portal. The Business Office cannot reprint tax forms. Please update or correct mailing addresses with the Records Office or “opt-out” of paper delivery.
Q: What about books? Why are they not included?
A: Only qualified tuition and expenses are reported on the 1098-T. Please consult a professional tax adviser with questions regarding “qualified expenses”.
Q: What did I pay for tuition last year? Can I get copies of my receipts from last year?
A: Please go to the MyCVCC Portal to reprint receipts or refer to the student’s canceled checks and credit card statements for this information. The Business Office will not reprint receipts.
To See Account Information, go to:
- Self Service Menu
- Student
- Financial Information
- View Account and Make Payments
- Click the Home Tab on the Left
- Click Student Finance
- Choose Semester
- Choose Payments
Q: If I receive Form 1098-T, does it mean I qualify for the Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning Tax Credits?
A: Not necessarily, the college is required to provide Form 1098-T to individuals for whom qualified tuition and fee payments were received during the calendar year. Please consult a professional tax advisor to make an individual determination.
Q: How do I determine which expenses will qualify for the Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits?
A: Catawba Valley Community College cannot offer tax advice. Please consult a professional tax advisor for additional information.
Q: What do the amounts located on the form represent?
Box 1 shows the total payments received by the college from any source for qualified tuition and related expenses less any reimbursements or refunds made for calendar dates January 1 through December 31.
Box 4 reports adjustments made to qualified tuition and related expenses reported on a prior year Form 1098-T. The amount reported in Box 4 represents a reduction in tuition billed during a prior calendar year. For example, if you were billed for Spring semester classes in December and withdrew from classes in January, Box 4 reports the decrease in billed tuition due to the withdrawal. The amount reported in Box 4 for adjustments to qualified tuition and related expenses may reduce any allowable education credit you may claim for the prior year. See IRS Form 8863 or IRS Publication 970 for more information.
Box 5 represents the total of all scholarships or grants administered and processed by the eligible educational institution. The amount of scholarships or grants for the calendar year (including those not reported by the institution) may reduce the amount of any allowable tuition and fees deduction or the education credit the student may claim for the year.
Box 6 reports adjustments made to scholarships or grants reported on a prior year Form 1098-T. The amount reported in Box 6 represents a reduction in scholarships or grants reported for a prior calendar year. The amount reported in Box 6 for adjustments to scholarships or grants may affect the amount of any allowable tuition and fees deduction or education credit you may claim for the prior year. See IRS Form 8863 for how to report these amounts.
Box 7 is only checked when in box 1 includes amounts for spring semester paid prior to December 31 for any qualified tuition.
Box 8 is only checked if the student has been a half-time student (six credit hours) for at least one academic period that began during the calendar year.
Note: This page is provided as general information and not as qualified tax advice. The business office staff cannot provide tax advice.
CVCC delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.For more information about BankMobile Disbursements, visit BankMobile Disbursements Refund Choices. Please make sure you select your refund preference.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management click here.
2025-2026 Student Accident Insurance Plan
This student accident plan is designed for students of North Carolina Community and Technical Colleges.
- Policy Number US2067287
- August 14, 2025 to August 14, 2026
This insurance Program provides coverage to all registered and enrolled students for covered injuries sustained while the Insured Student is:
- Participating in activities sponsored and supervised by the school except for play and/or practice of Intercollegiate Sports;
- Traveling during such activities as a member of a group in transportation furnished or arranged by the school; or
- Traveling directly to or from the Insured’s home premises and the site of such activities
For more information, please view the Student Accident Insurance Brochure. A print copy of the brochure may be obtained from the campus Security Office.
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