Why Enroll in a Payment Plan?

Otis College of Art and Design offers convenient payment plan options to spread the semester’s balance over a series of monthly payments (either 6, 5, 4, or 3 payments).. Please see the info below for the deadlines to join the payment plans and the dates the payments will be due. You will also need to finalize your aid and accept your financial aid awards on the Dashboard at portal.otis.edu before enrolling.

Deadlines and Payment Due Dates

6 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
5/15/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 5/15/2024
  • 6/15/2024
  • 7/15/2024
  • 8/15/2024
  • 9/15/2024
  • 10/15/2024

5 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
6/15/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 6/15/2024
  • 7/15/2024
  • 8/15/2024
  • 9/15/2024
  • 10/15/2024

4 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
7/15/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 7/15/2024
  • 8/15/2024
  • 9/15/2024
  • 10/15/2024

3 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
8/15/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 8/15/2024
  • 9/15/2024
  • 10/15/2024

Important Dates

  • April 15, 2024: Registration Begins 
  • May 27, 2024: Housing Charges Added
  • June 15, 2024: Continuing Student Payment Deadline 
  • August 1, 2024: New Student Payment Deadline 
  • August 26, 2024: Classes Begin

5 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
11/25/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 11/25/2024
  • 12/16/2024
  • 1/10/2025
  • 2/10/2025
  • 3/10/2025

4 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
12/16/2024

Payment Due Date:

  • 12/16/2024
  • 1/10/2025
  • 2/10/2025
  • 3/10/2025

3 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
1/10/2025

Payment Due Date:

  • 1/10/2025
  • 2/10/2025
  • 3/10/2025

Important Dates

  • November 18, 2024: Registration Begins

  • December 15, 2024: Continuing Student Payment Deadline

  • January 13, 2025: Classes Begin

4 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
4/10/2025

Payment Due Date:

  • 4/10/2025
  • 5/1/2025
  • 6/1/2025
  • 7/1/2025

3 Payment Plan

Must Enroll By:
5/1/2025

Payment Due Date:

  • 5/1/2025
  • 6/1/2025
  • 7/1/2025

Important Dates

  • April 7, 2025: Registration Begins

  • May 15, 2025: Payment Deadline

  • May 19, 2025: Classes Begin

Frequently Asked Questions

All students are eligible for the payment plans including international students.

  • Enrollment fee per semester: $40 (no additional interest charged)
  • Finance charge only if paid by credit card 2.85%. No charge if paid by electronic check bank transfer.

How to Enroll

Enroll in the payment plan by the deadline by going to the Dashboard at portal.otis.edu and click the Pay My Bill icon and select Enroll in the Payment Plan. Review the Payment Guide for any specific questions.

Important Links

Tuition Payment Deadlines

Payment Guides: U.S. Citizens | International Students |  Tuition Insurance

If you have questions, please contact the one stop at OneStop@otis.edu or 310-665-6999