Making Payments

Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted online or in person at the Student Accounts/Bursar Office cashier’s window. Credit and debit card payments may be subject to convenience service fees.

ACH debit allows you to pay online directly from a checking or savings account.

Cash payments are accepted in person only at the Student Accounts/Bursar Office cashier’s window.

Checks and money orders may be paid in person or by mail. Checks and money orders should be made payable to RVC College. Mail payments to: Raritan Valley Community College Attn: Enrollment Center, Student Accounts Office P.O. Box 3300 Somerville, NJ 08876 There is a $25 charge for any returned check, credit card, or debit card payment.

529 account payments are accepted by mail. Families using a 529 account should notify the Student Accounts/Bursar Office at bursar@raritanval.edu and include the student’s full name and G number.

If you are using financial aid, your aid must be in memo or authorized status by the payment deadline. Financial aid that has not been finalized may not hold your classes. Students should check their RVCC email and student portal regularly for missing documents, aid updates, and payment information.

Refunds for credit courses are calculated based on the start date of the session. Shorter academic terms may use an equivalent prorated refund period. Students should review the withdrawal and refund schedule for the semester before dropping or withdrawing from a class. [Button: Summer 2026 Withdrawal & Refund Schedule] [Button: Fall 2026 Withdrawal & Refund Schedule] 100% Refund Period Students may receive a full refund of tuition and fees if they complete the proper withdrawal process before the 6th business day of the semester, or the equivalent prorated period for a shorter academic term. If a student enrolls in another course, they will be charged or refunded for any outstanding balance. 50% Refund Period Students may receive a 50% refund of tuition for that course section if they complete the proper withdrawal process between the 6th and 10th business day of the semester, or the equivalent prorated period for a shorter academic term. All other fees, including the general fee, are non-refundable during this period. If a student enrolls in another course, they will be charged or refunded for any outstanding balance. No Refund Period No refund is issued for withdrawals after the 10th business day of the semester, or the equivalent prorated period for a shorter academic term. If RVCC Cancels a Class If RVCC cancels a class, students may either enroll in another class or receive a full refund of tuition and fees. Processing Refunds Refunds are issued by College check payable to the student and delivered by mail. Refunds generally begin 30 days after the start of the semester. Students who want a refund check issued to a parent must provide a signed letter to the Student Accounts Office that includes the parent’s name and address.

The tuition appeal process allows students to request a review of extenuating circumstances that occurred during a semester or term. Appeals are considered only for courses with a W, or Withdrawal, status. All courses in that semester or term must have a W status. Guidelines and applications are available through the Late Withdrawal and Tuition Appeal Application tile in Lion’s Den.