Payment

Students are responsible for paying charges by the payment due date. Students not paying by the due date may be dropped from their classes. Go to myLoneStar to make a payment or set up a payment plan.

Summer 2020 Payment Due Date - May 22nd
Fall 2020 Payment Due Date - August 15th
Winter Mini 2020 Payment Due Date - December 4th
Spring 2021 Payment Due Date - January 9th
May Mini 2021 Payment Due Date - May 7th

Students may continue to register after the payment due date of a semester before the start of classes. However, students must pay for their classes or enroll in a payment plan the same day to avoid being dropped. Payment plans are available for Fall and Spring terms.

Payment Options

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please note all campuses and payment counters will remain closed through the end of the 2020 Summer term. Students are encouraged to pay online prior to the term due date to prevent their courses from being dropped. If you are unable to pay online, you may mail a money order to your campus Business Office (mailing addresses are provided in chart below). To ensure you are not dropped while your payment is in route, you can scan and email a copy of your money order to your campus Business Office. Be sure to include your name, student ID and contact information. Business Office email addresses can be found here.

Current students can pay on-line via myLoneStar. You can also pay at the business office window with cash, check, or debit card. Credit/Debit Card payments will not be accepted by telephone. Payments via wire transfer is also available for international students through Flywire.

Payment by Debit/Credit Card

Payments can be made using debit/credit cards, pre-paid cards or gift cards. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards are accepted. Students should retain the pre-paid cards and gift cards used for payment, even if the balance is depleted. Refunds will be applied to the original card used during payment.

Payment by Check

Most colleges have drop boxes where you can leave a payment. Do not drop cash at these locations.
The following regulations apply for paying by check:

$30 returned check fee assessed on items not honored by your financial institution.
If your check is returned, you must settle your obligation promptly or your registration may be canceled and your records withheld.
If you have three or more checks returned, you may be prohibited from paying by check or through self-service for current and/or future terms. Payments will have to be made at the campus business office with a debit or credit card until the restriction is lifted.
No postdated checks will be accepted.
No temporary checks will be accepted.
No checks will be accepted for a sum larger than the amount of the transaction.

Please note that your check may be converted into an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transaction for clearing through an electronic payment network, such as the Automated Clearing House (ACH). By providing us with your completed signed check, you authorize us to make an EFT payment from your account in the same amount as the check. An EFT payment is processed faster than a regular check. Therefore, make certain there are sufficient funds available in your checking account. Our system will make three attempts at processing your payment. Regular bank fees apply. Check with your bank to review its fee policy. Additional attempts may result in additional charges by your financial institution. You should contact your financial institution immediately if you believe you were charged an incorrect amount.

Payment by Check Through The Mail

To make sure your class enrollment is not cancelled mail your check early to ensure it’s received before the due date. Payment must be received prior to the due date or your classes will be cancelled.

Notice: Include your student ID number and your telephone number on the check. This information is necessary to ensure that your payment is applied correctly to your account.

Mail your check to the campus where you're enrolled in the majority of your classes:

LSC-CyFair (including the Fairbanks and Cypress Centers) Lone Star College – CyFair Business Office Payment Center, CASA 106 9191 Barker Cypress Rd. Cypress, Texas 77433	LSC-Kingwood (including the Atascocita Center) Lone Star College – Kingwood Business Services, SCC 144 20000 Kingwood Dr. Kingwood, Texas 77339	LSC-Houston North (includes Greenspoint, Victory Center, and Fairbanks) Business Office 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway East Houston, Texas 77060
LSC-North Harris (including Health Professions & CHI) Lone Star College - North Harris Business Office (SSB-104) 2700 W. W. Thorne Dr. Houston, Texas 77073	LSC-Montgomery (including the Conroe Center) Lone Star College – Montgomery Business Office (E102) 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, Texas 77384
LSC-Tomball Lone Star College-Tomball Bursar’s Office 30555 Tomball Parkway Tomball, Texas 77375-4036	LSC-University Park Lone Star College – University Park Business Office 20515 SH 249 Bldg. 13, Suite 230 Houston, Texas 77070

Payment Plans

A payment plan is available to defer a portion of your tuition and fee charges. An initial deposit and a $20 administrative fee is required the day before Official Day of Record of the main term. The remaining charges are deferred. Auto-deducted (scheduled) payments are required.

Anyone who signs up for a payment plan will have the 2nd and 3rd installments automatically deducted from the bank account or credit card used for the initial payment. If you want future payments drawn from a different credit card or account, you must change the saved payment method before the installment due dates and delete the original credit card or account.

Payment Plan Details

International Payments

Lone Star College has partnered with Flywire to provide you with an easy and secure method of sending international payments from other countries. Flywire allows you to pay from almost any country and any bank!
Flywire allows you to:

Save on bank fees and exchange rates with secure and streamlined payment process, typically in your local currency.
Receive peace of mind with dedicated multilingual customer support.
Track your payment from start to finish through text messaging, emails and online.

To learn more about making payments, go to http://flywire.com/help/questions or contact Customer Support at support@flywire.com
To book your next payment, go to lonestar.flywire.com
Using Flywire to make payments from other countries
When you use Flywire to make payments from other countries you will receive all the necessary information to provide to your bank.
You can also contact their customer support for any questions with the process at flywire.com/help or via email, support@flywire.com

Go to lonestar.flywire.com and select Lone Star College from the dropdown menu. Then enter your payment amount and country of origin.
Select your payment method. Review the payment options provided, and select your preferred method. Options may include bank transfer, debit/credit card in your home currency, electronic payment, or other local options.
Enter your details. Create your account, then enter some basic information to initiate your payment.
Make your payment. Follow instructions provided to send funds to Flywire via your selected method.
Track and confirm. Track your payment by logging into your Flywire account at any time. Receive text and email status updates each step of the way, including confirmation when your payment has been delivered.

Third Party Sponsored Billing

Sponsored Billing is available for students whose employer, or other organization, has agreed to pay student account charges on behalf of the student to Lone Star College (LSC) . Third Party Sponsors are billed after the Withdrawal date ("W" Day) of the main terms (Fall, Spring, Summer). Payment is due 30 days from the invoice date. Any charges not paid by the Sponsor will be the responsibility of the student. Students must fill out a Third Party Agreement form and provide a letter from their Sponsor on company letterhead stating the payment terms. Please contact your campus Business Office for more details.

Financial Aid

There are several types of financial aid available to LSC students, including:

Grants
Scholarship
Workforce Grants
Workforce Scholarships
Student Loans
Work-Study Program

I want to find out more about my financial aid options.

How can I apply for financial aid?

Veterans Benefits

LSC students have many veteran education benefit options available to them, including:

Chapter 30-Montgomery GI Bill
Chapter 31-Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Chapter 33– Post 9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 35-Dependents Educational Assistance
Chapter 1607-Reserve Educational Assistance Program
Chapter 1606-Selected Reserve
Hazlewood Exemption

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eBills

Paper bills are no longer mailed. When there is activity on your student account that generates charges, you will receive an email notifying you to login to your myLoneStar student center to view and pay the amount due on your account. Contact your Business Office if you need a paper copy of your bill.

Refunds

All refunds are deposited electronically or applied back to the credit card that was used to make payment(s) on the account. If you do not have a bank account with direct deposit set up you will receive a refund by check, and your refund will be delayed up to 2 weeks. You can setup a refund profile to receive funds electronically through your myLoneStar account.
View instructions to setup a Refund Profile
Refunds for amounts paid with a credit card will be refunded back to that same credit card. This applies to payments made with a pre-paid credit card or a gift card.

Collection Agency Fees

If obligations are not paid in full upon notification by the college, these debts may be referred to an outside collection agency and to appropriate credit bureaus. Students are responsible for paying all collection fee charges, not to exceed 30% of the total amount due on the account, and any possible litigation costs or attorney's fees.

Furthermore, all unpaid obligations will result in a hold on student records, diplomas, transcripts and future registration activity. For student account related issues contact the business office at any Lone Star College campus.

LSC Financial Responsibility Agreement

When a student enrolls in classes at Lone Star College for the first time the following verbiage related to their financial responsibility will appear. Each student must agree to these terms before enrollment is completed. These responsibilities remain in effect as long as the student is enrolled or has an outstanding balance due.

Exemptions and Waivers

Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition or, in some cases, tuition and fees. All documentation required to receive a state exemption or waiver, including Lone Star College's State Exemption and Waiver Acknowledgement Form, should be submitted one week prior to classes starting. Exemptions and waivers are applied up to the Official Day of Record of a term. They cannot be applied to students' accounts retroactively.

State Exemptions and Waivers

State Exemption Programs

Adopted Students Formerly under the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS)
Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program
Children of Disabled or Deceased Firemen, Peace Officers, Game Wardens, and Employees of Correctional Institutions
Combat Exemption for Children of Military Service Members
Concurrent Enrollment Waiver
Exemption for Highest Ranking High School Graduate
Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of Duty
Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Courses
Exemption for Students Enrolled in Courses for Dual High School and College-Level Credit
Exemption for the Surviving Spouse and Minor Children of Certain Deceased Public Servants (Employees)
Exemption of Out-of-District Fees for Certain Students Living Outside a Public Community/Junior College's Taxing District
Exemption Program for Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
Exemption Program for Clinical Preceptors and Their Children
Firefighters Taking Fire Science Courses
Senior Citizen, 65 or Older, Free Tuition for 6 Credit Hours
Tuition Exemption for Current or Former Foster Care Students under the Conservatorship of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS)

State Financial Aid Waivers

Economic Development and Diversification Waiver
Waiver for College Faculty and their Dependents

All Lone Star College students interested in receiving a state exemption or waiver should complete Lone Star College’s State Exemption and Waiver Acknowledgement Agreement form--obtained under the Student Help Center in the Student Forms section in myLoneStar. Contact your campus business office for more information.

Military Exemptions and Waivers

Please contact the Veterans Affairs Office for additional information regarding military exemptions and waivers:

Hazlewood Exemption (for Texas Veterans)
Military: Children of U.S. Military who are Missing in Action or Prisoners of War (MIA/POWs)
Military: Orphans of Texas Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard
Military: Texas National Guard Tuition Assistance Program
Military: After Assignment in Texas
Military: Assigned to Duty in Texas
Military: Honorably Discharged, Separated or Retired Veterans who Move to Texas
Military: Member, Spouse or Child who Remains Continuously Enrolled in Higher Education in Texas
Military: NATO Forces
Military: Persons Eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits, Their Spouses and Children who Move to Texas
Military: Radiological Science Students of Midwestern State University
Military: Spouse and Dependents Who Previously Lived in Texas
Military: Survivors
Out-of-State Military: If Family Intent is to Make Texas Home

LSC Business Office Contact Information

For business office hours, contacts, and phone numbers, visit LSC Business & Bursar Offices.

Coronavirus Update