SPRING QUARTER: To avoid a $50 late fee please ensure all balances are paid in full, or included in a payment plan, no later than May 1, 2026. This includes all course session dates for the quarter.
SUMMER QUARTER: To avoid a $50 late fee please ensure all balances are paid in full, or included in a payment plan, no later than August 7, 2026. This includes all course session dates for the quarter.
Payment Plan Options: St. Francis provides payment plan options for students who are unable to pay their full charges prior to the start of the quarter. Please review the St. Francis Payment Plan Options knowledge base article for more details on the different payment plan options available.
Table 1: Provides enrollment begin, enrollment end, and balance due dates for the Current Quarter Payment Plan
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Current Quarter Payment Plan
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Installment payments for the Current Quarter Payment Plan are due the 15th of each month. Refer to the terms and conditions of your payment schedule for specific installment dates.
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Spring 2026
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Summer 2026
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Fall 2026
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Winter 2027
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Payment Plan Enrollment Begins
Current Quarter Payment Plan
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March 1 |
June 1
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September 1
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December 1 |
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Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan
Current Quarter Payment Plan
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May 14
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August 14
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November 14
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March 14
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Balance Due: No Payment Plan
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May 1
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August 7
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October 30
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February 5
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Balance Due: With Payment Plan
Current Quarter Payment Plan
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June 15
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September 15
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December 15
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March 15
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A $50 late fee is applied to all accounts not paid in full by the due dates listed above. In addition, future classes will be dropped and students will not be allowed to register until their balance is paid-in-full.
Table 2: Provides enrollment begin, enrollment end, and balance due dates for the Employer Tuition Reimbursement Payment Plan
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Employer Tuition Reimbursement Payment Plans
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Installment payments for the Employer Tuition Reimbursement Payment Plan are due the 1st of each month. Refer to the terms and conditions of your payment schedule for specific installment dates.
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Spring 2026
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Summer 2026
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Fall 2026 |
Winter 2027 |
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Payment Plan Enrollment Begins:
Employer Reimb. Payment Plan
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March 1
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June 1
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September 1
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December 1
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Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan:
Employer Reimb. Payment Plan
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June 14
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September 14
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December 14 |
March 14
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Balance Due:
Employer Reimb. Payment Plan
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July 1
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October 1
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January 1
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April 1
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A $50 late fee is applied to all accounts not paid in full by the due dates for the quarter. In addition, future classes will be dropped and students will not be allowed to register until their balance is paid-in-full.
Table 3: Provides enrollment begin and enrollment end dates for the Past Due Payment Plan
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Past Due Payment Plan
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Installment payments for the Past Due Payment Plan are due beginning 30 days following enrollment. Refer to the terms and conditions of your payment schedule for specific installment dates.
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Spring 2026
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Summer 2026
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Fall 2026
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Winter 2027 |
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Payment Plan Enrollment Begins:
Past Due Payment Plan
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May 15
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August 15 |
November 15
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February 15
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Last Day to Enroll in a Payment Plan:
Past Due Payment Plan
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July 15
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October 15
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January 15
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April 15 |
A $50 late fee is applied to all accounts not paid in full by the due dates for the quarter. In addition, future classes will be dropped and students will not be allowed to register until their balance is paid-in-full.
Table 4 - Provides important dates for financial aid award disbursements and excess aid refunds
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Spring 2026 |
Summer 2026 |
Fall 2026 |
Winter 2027 |
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Financial Aid Priority Date
Submit all required documentation and accept your loans by this date to ensure your financial aid is awarded by the start of the quarter.
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February 27
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June 5
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August 28
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December 4
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| Earliest Date Financial Aid will be Disbursed to Student Accounts |
April 14
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July 21 |
October 13
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January 19
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Earliest Date Loans will be Refunded
Refunds may take up to 14 days from the point financial aid is disbursed to the student’s account.
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April 17
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July 24
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October 16
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January 22
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Second Loan Disbursements for One-Quarter Loans
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May 12
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August 18
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November 10
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February 16
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Earliest Date Second Loan Disbursements for One-Quarter Loans will be Refunded
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May 15
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August 21 |
November 13
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February 19 |
These dates are tentative and are based on regulatory requirements for each program. Review the information below for additional details to determine when funds will actually be available.
To ensure your financial aid funds are paid timely, please verify that you have completed all required paperwork and processes for the 2025-2026 school year. Watch for emails from Financial Aid and monitor your status by logging in to your Student Financial Aid Portal. If you have questions about your financial aid awards or requested documents, please contact Financial Aid.
2026-2027 FAFSA - the 26-27 FAFSA is now available. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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Before funds are applied to your account, you must meet the federal requirements (i.e. course start dates, academic activity, minimum registered hours, etc.).
Loan Funds
- You will receive an email when loan funds have been applied to your Baker College account.
- Students who requested a one-quarter only loan: Federal regulations require that loans for a single term be paid in two disbursements. To qualify for the second disbursement, students must be registered at least half time after the midpoint of the quarter. The second disbursement is applied to your account after that date.
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Students who receive financial aid or loans in excess of their charges are issued a refund. Refunds issued from excess financial aid funds are issued by check and are mailed to the student's address on record with Baker College. Please ensure that your address is up to date in order to receive your excess aid refund timely.
Course Withdrawals