FAQ for Tuition Payment Plan

Why use a payment plan?

With a tuition payment plan, you can say goodbye to large lump-sum payments and costly interest payments. A tuition payment plan gives you:

More time to pay—spreading your tuition payments over several months
No interest charges—using a payment plan in place of a student loan to make monthly payments, interest free
Convenience—you can enroll in a plan, manage your account and make payments online, 24 hours a day

Is a payment plan a loan?

A tuition payment plan is an interest-free installment option offered and administered by Thomas Brown College. Payments are made using your current income or savings.

Are there fees associated with a Tuition Payment Plan?

A nonrefundable application fee is charged at enrollment. Other fees may be charged if a monthly payment is not made by the due date or if a payment is returned for insufficient funds.

Can international students use the tuition payment plan?

International students can use the tuition payment plan. Please note that all tuition payments must be made in U.S. dollars.

Who can I call with questions or payment information?

We can only speak with the bill payer and any authorized caller that the bill payer has specified on the account.

How do I enroll in a payment plan?

What is an Authorized Caller?

An authorized caller is an individual you have authorized us to speak with regarding your account. This person can call in to make payments or obtain basic plan information such as your balance, monthly payment amount, due date, etc. Your Authorized Caller cannot increase or decrease your plan amount and cannot sign disclosures on your behalf. If you do not specify an authorized caller, we can only provide account and payment information to the bill payer.

Can I use the plan if I do not accept or sign each agreement?

No. You are required to accept and/or sign all agreements in order to complete your enrollment in the tuition payment plan. The disclosures are provided to ensure that you understand terms and conditions associated with a tuition payment plan.

How can I enroll in the tuition payment plan?

Please complete the Tuition Payment Plan-full version form and include the required initial payment (Money Order, Cashier’s Check or credit card only) when sending the enrollment form. When enrolling you will need to calculate the initial payment and subsequent payments using the instructions in Section 4 of the form..

How do I make my initial payment?

Make your initial tuition payment plan payments through: On Line CLICK HERE
Electronic transfer: Roseau Credit Union, Roseau, Dominica; Routing transit #267090594; Thomas Brown College; Checking account #9852942338;SWIFT code: BUFBUS3M
Bank Draft or Cashier’s Check only: Make Payable to Thomas Brown College; 11 Steber Street, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies. Please include the student’s name Thomas Brown College identification number (if available) to ensure the account is credited promptly.

How long does it take to post a payment to my account?

All payments are posted to your payment plan account as soon as they are received. Payments typically clear, or are paid by your bank or credit card company, within 24 to 72 hours.

What types of bank accounts can be used to make one-time and automatic electronic payments?

Most banks allow electronic debit from a checking or a non-passbook savings account. If you are uncertain about whether your account is eligible for electronic payments, contact your financial institution. If you provide an account that cannot be accessed for one-time and automatic electronic debit, your payment will be delayed and a returned payment fee and late fee may be incurred.

How do I set up automatic payments?

You can enroll in automatic payment during your payment plan enrollment, after you have accepted all disclosures and agreements and have made your initial payment.

How soon after enrolling in automatic payments will my first automatic payment take place?

Click on this link: Tuition Payment Plan-full version to apply!