Lethbridge Polytechnic has partnered with PayMyTuition to offer an interest free Payment Plan to enable students or their families to make scheduled installments on their student account towards tuition and fees. The payment plan is not a loan and is available for the fall winter and summer (May-August) semesters for up to three automatic installments per semester.
Eligibility
Payment plans are only available if you:
- are enrolled in a credit program at Lethbridge Polytechnic (degree, diploma, certificate, academic upgrading, or open studies). Apprentices and continuing education students are not eligible.
- have a financial account in good standing, with no financial holds, and no outstanding balances from previous terms.
- owe at least $1,000 in eligible charges (tuition and fees).
- are not expeciting government student loans or grants.
Dates and deadlines
- Available for summer (May to August), fall and winter terms (three installments per term).
- You can enrol in a payment plan once the enrolment period opens, see dates below.
- See payment due dates below. Payment plan dates are not subject to change, so please ensure you have the funds available by the payment plan due date.
- Your payment plan will automatically adjust if there are any changes to your fees (e.g. if you add or drop classes).
- You are responsible for ensuring your payment and payment methods are kept up to date.
- You can add an authorized user as an additional payer to your account (see FAQ below for steps).
- PayMyTuition will send you email reminders about upcoming payments.
| Term | Enrolment period opens for payment plans | Instalment due date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | May 5 | At the time of payment plan enrollment June 16 July 14 |
| Fall 2025 | August 1 | September 10 October 10 November 10 |
Winter 2026 | December 1 | January 5 February 15 March 15 |
Key Features: Lethbridge Polytechnic Payment Plan
- Enrollment Fee: $100
- Payment Method: Bank Transfers and Credit Cards
- Scheduled Payments: Spread your tuition and fees over multiple installments.
- Flexible: Students will have the flexibility to spread tuition payments in a way that may be more suitable to their needs.
- Easy Enrollment: Sign up in a few simple steps.
- A declined payment will result in removal from payment plan with payment due in full.
- Returned Payment Charge: $75.00
How It Works:
- Enrol: Pay a one-time enrollment fee of $100 to get started.
- Make Payments: Submit your scheduled payments through our secure online portal. Note: International students will need to manually initiate each installment payment through the PayMyTuition Payment Center.
Why Choose our Payment Plan:
- Affordable: Break down the cost of your education into manageable installments.
- Convenient: Align your payments with your financial schedule.
- No Interest: Our Payment Plan won't accrue interest charges.
- Peace of Mind: Focus on your studies knowing your payments are taken care of.
Step-by-Step Enrolment process:
Log into your Self Service portal.
From the home page, select the ‘PayMyTuition’ tile to be redirected to the PayMyTuition Payment Center:
Once you are redirected to the PayMyTuition Payment Center, you will see "ENROLL IN PAYMENT PLAN" if you are eligible to enrol. Click on this option to begin the enrollment process.
If the "ENROLL IN PAYMENT PLAN" option isn't visible, contact Financial Services at payfees@lethpolytech.ca or 403-382-6901:
The Payment Center will default the ‘Select Term’ section to an eligible term for a Tuition Payment Plan. You can click the drop-down arrow to change the term you would like to enroll in a Tuition Payment Plan for (Usually, there is only one semester available at a time).
Before enrolling, you can access a detailed breakdown of charges and see your existing balance. Make sure you're fully informed of all expenses before choosing a plan and completing your payment.
International students can choose their preferred currency for their installment plan, by funding their Payment Plan in Canadian dollars or Foreign currency.
Frequently asked questions
The PayMyTuition student support team is happy to help:
Call 1.855.663.6839 (toll-free) or through one of their local country contact numbers. You can also contact PayMyTuition Support at support@paymytuition.com or through their support page.
No matter what time zone you are in, you will have a dedicated customer support team available to you through live chat, email, and phone to answer any of your questions and help you with your payment.
You will be charged a $100 enrolment fee when you sign up each semester. Our vendor also assesses convenience fees on credit card payments.
Upon redirect from your Lethbridge Polytechnic Self-Service Student Portal into the PayMyTuition portal, locate your Payment Center and select “ENROL IN PAYMENT PLAN”. You will be prompted to confirm the plan details and the amount you wish to budget. After you input your payment method, you can review your Payment Plan Agreement and finalize your plan.
A plan can only be initiated by a student, as they are required to sign off on Terms and Conditions. Authorized Users can make payments on a plan that their student has set up. Banking information is confidential and only the user will be able to see and access this information. Multiple Authorized Users can enrol in the same student's payment plan.
Students and their Authorized Users can make changes to their payment plan within PayMyTuition’s Payment Center. You will be responsible for any balance due on your student account after your Payment Plan has been modified or canceled.
Students and Authorized Users will not be permitted to cancel their payment plan on their own. Please contact the Financial Services Office to request for your payment plan to be canceled.
When you enrol, you will be required to enter either a checking/savings account or credit card number that will be used to automatically withdraw funds on your installment due dates. The payment method you choose will be used for all scheduled payments.
International students can pay from a domestic financial institution or card to schedule their payments. However, if paying from a foreign financial institution or card, the student is responsible for manually initiating their installment payment from the PayMyTuition Payment Center.
If you would like to switch from one checking/savings account to another or switch from a credit card payment to a checking/savings account, you can add a new payment method within PayMyTuition’s Payment Center. You will need to create a new payment to access your saved Payment Methods, where you can add a new Payment Method and save it as default. You do not need to fund this payment if its’ not required.
A payment plan can be a great option if you’re looking to spread your tuition and fees across multiple installments rather than paying the entire amount by the tuition deadline. This approach gives you more time to manage your finances without the pressure of a lump sum payment. However, it’s important to remember that a payment plan is not a loan; it doesn’t provide additional funds for your education.
Before enrolling in a payment plan, ensure you have a budget and financial plan in place. This will help you cover the costs of your payment plan installments and other expenses (eg. living expenses, costs of books and supplies, etc.), setting you up for success and preparedness throughout the term.
To enrol in a new payment plan for a future term, you must first pay off your current outstanding balance and meet the eligibility criteria for a new plan. If you have an outstanding plan balance, you will be placed on financial hold and won't be able to enrol in future classes. You may also be dropped from classes if already enrolled in classes for future terms.
Yes, your payment plan will automatically adjust to your latest balance.
No, payment plans do not cover the costs of books, supplies or rent/living expenses.
Yes. When enrolled in a payment plan, you can log in to your PayMyTuition account to make an extra payment towards your outstanding balance at any time. Any extra payment will be applied to your next installment.
No, payment plan due dates are set and cannot be changed.
Changes can be made by you or your Authorized Users in the ‘Payment Center’ section in your PayMyTuition account. This is also where you can view your payment plan balance.
Remember that you’re responsible for any balance due on your student account.
Payment plan dates (installment due dates) are not subject to change. Please ensure you have the funds available by the payment plan due date.