Tuition payment plans introduced to NGTC students

CLARKESVILLE - Payment plan options are being introduced to students at North Georgia Technical College.

NGTC spokesperson Sandra Maughon said the college has partnered with Nelnet Business Solutions to provide students with a tuition management plan, something that a lot of students have shown interest in during the recent economic downturn.

"We're very pleased that we have this opportunity to offer them a payment plan that might make the difference between attending and not attending," she said.

Maughon said students can choose to make monthly payments directly from a bank account or by credit card.

"Students can always pay online with credit card or debit card, but if you just really can't make that whole payment up front, then this really is a good option for you," she said.

Maughon said the payment plan program will be available starting this summer.

"We know many students and families are looking for answers to how they will attend college," said NGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Dr. Mark Ivester. "North Georgia Tech has great answers to that question, including low initial costs, work-study, loans, and now a low-cost payment plan that will be a huge help."