Payments

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Payments

MAC partners with Transact for student payments and payment plans. Payments via eCheck (ACH) and 529 Plans are available as FREE payment options. Payments via debit/credit cards will incur a 2.95% fee (minimum $3 fee). International Payment options are also available (fees vary and will be disclosed).

Make a payment or set up a payment plan at: MyMAC (My Account Info tab). 
• Scroll down to Make a Payment, then click on My Account Balances.

Make a guest payment - Click Here
*you will need the student's ID, last name, and amount you wish to pay

Payments may also be made in person at the Cashier/Student Services window during normal business hours. Mineral Area College accepts cash, check, money orders, as well as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover debit or credit cards.

Additionally, payments via the telephone (debit card or credit card) or by mailing your check to the address below. Your canceled check is your receipt. Checks must be for the exact total and must be received by the Business Office by the published deadlines.

*NOTE: Please include your student ID number on your check!

Mineral Area College
Attn: Business Office
P O Box 1000
Park Hills, MO 63601

Fall 2025 Payment Deadlines

July 15, 2025
$600 (Full-time) or $300 (Part-time) deposit to secure enrollment.
• Failure to pay deposit or have sufficient financial aid on file will result in classes being dropped (N/A for high school students).

August 15, 2025 
Payment in Full Deadline for students without financial aid or a payment plan. Failure to meet deadline will result in automatic enrollment in the 2-month plan with a non-refundable $25 fee.

October 15, 2025
50% Balance Due (Second 8-Week Session only).

October 16, 2025
Holds placed on all student accounts with any remaining Spring 2026 balances (including those on payment plans).

November 15, 2025
Payment in Full Deadline for Second 8-Week Session classes.

December 1, 2025
Payment in Full Deadline for High School Students.

December 2, 2025
Holds placed on unpaid High School Student accounts.

December 15, 2025
Unpaid Spring 2026 balances become subject to collections.

Spring 2026 Payment Deadlines

December 15, 2025
$600 (Full-time) or $300 (Part-time) deposit to secure enrollment.
Failure to pay deposit or have sufficient financial aid on file will result in classes being dropped (N/A for high school students).

January 15, 2026
Payment in Full Deadline for students without financial aid or payment plan. Failure to meet deadline will result in automatic enrollment in the 2-month plan with a non-refundable $40 fee.

March 15, 2026
50% Balance Due (Second 8-Week Session only).

March 16, 2025
Holds placed on all student accounts with any remaining Spring 2026 balances (including those on payment plans).

April 15, 2026
Payment in Full Deadline for Second 8-Week Session classes.

May 1, 2026
Payment in Full Deadline for High School Students.

May 2, 2026
Holds placed on unpaid High School Student accounts.

May 15,2026
Unpaid Spring 2026 balances become subject to collections.

  • Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online http://www.fmjfee.com
  • Keep the I-901 receipt as you will need it for your appointment and travel as evidence of the fee payment. 
  •  Make an appointment at a US Consulate - take the I-901 receipt and your International Student Financial Support Form to your interview at the US Consulate office. 
  • Make housing arrangements. College Park Housing applications are available on the website. 
  • Make airline arrangements. If you are an athlete, consult with your coach about the timing for airport pick-up transportation, as we are about an hour and a half from the St. Louis airport. Coaches set days and times for these shuttles. 
  • Once on campus, bring your I-20, student visa, and proof of health insurance to the Dean of Students' Office. 
  • You will want to make arrangements for the Accuplacer test for placement into appropriate courses. 
  • Meet with your Navigator to schedule your classes. 
  • Have a great semester!

Unpaid balances may be sent to a collection agency and are subject to the State of MO Debt Offset Interception program. Students who have unpaid balances owed to Mineral Area College will not be allowed to do any of the following until the hold is removed: 

  • Enroll in courses in subsequent semesters
  • Receive a diploma or certificate
  • Access certain areas of MyMAC

We use paperless billing. Statements are not mailed or emailed, but can be accessed anytime in My MAC in the My Account Info tab. Just log in to MyMAC, go to the My Account Info tab, then scroll down to Semester Statements. Once there, select the specific year and term you wish to view.

 

Tuition and Fee/Drop Refund Schedule

Students who drop courses, stop attending, or officially withdraw from all courses may be required to repay all or a portion of their Financial Aid funds. Please contact the Financial Aid Department if you are considering dropping a course.

Session Length Last Day for 100% Refund Last Day for 50% Refund No Refund Given (0% Refund)
16-Week Calendar Day 7 Calendar Day 14 Calendar Day 15+
8-Week Calendar Day 3 Calendar Day 6 Calendar Day 7+
4-Week Calendar Day 2 Calendar Day 3 Calendar Day 4+

*Day 1 is the first day of the semester or the first day classes begin. For example, if classes begin Monday and you are enrolled in Tuesday/Thursday classes, Day 1 is the Monday that classes begin.