Payment Plan Qualifications

Before You Enroll

A message stating that no active plans are available may indicate that you do not qualify for an available payment plan.

To qualify, you must:

1. Be enrolled in a term with an available payment plan.
2. Have a minimum balance due of $1,501.

TouchNet may display this message when no payment plans are available for your account

Step 1

Log In to the Student Portal

Navigate to myHCportal and sign in using your normal Highlands College username and password.

Step 2

Open Account Summary

Select the Financials tile, and then select Account Summary.

Step 3

Select Make a Payment

Under My Student Account, select Make a Payment.

Step 4

Open TouchNet

TouchNet will open in a new browser window. From the TouchNet homepage, you can access your balance, payment plans, authorized users, and other student account options.

Step 1

Open My Profile Setup

From the TouchNet homepage, locate the My Profile Setup section.

Step 2

Select Authorized Users

Under My Profile Setup, select Authorized Users.

Step 3

Add the Authorized User

Select Add Authorized User and complete the required fields.

Step 4

Authorized User Receives Instructions

The new authorized user will receive an email with instructions explaining how to make payments on your behalf.

Step 1

Open Payment Plans

In TouchNet, select Payment Plans from the top navigation menu.

Step 2

Select Enroll Now

When the available-plan message appears, select Enroll Now.

Step 3

Select the Payment-Plan Term

Select Fall 2026 Parent Term from the drop-down menu, and then select Select.

Step 4

Choose a Payment Plan

Select the Select button next to the payment plan you want to use.

Three payment-plan options are shown in the guide. The required down payment displays the percentage due when you enroll.

Step 5

Review the Payment-Plan Details

Review the payment-plan outline, including the required down payment, installment schedule, and total amount due.

Step 6

Choose Whether to Schedule Automatic Payments

You may schedule automatic payments using a credit card or bank account by following the instructions shown in TouchNet.

Step 7

Select a Payment Method

Select your payment method, and then select Continue.

Step 8

Complete the Required Fields

Enter the required account and billing information, and then continue to the agreement.

Step 9

Review and Accept the Agreement

Read the payment-plan agreement carefully. Check the box next to I agree to the payment plan agreement, and then select Continue.

Step 10

Save Your Confirmation

After enrollment is complete, you may print a copy of the confirmation for your records.

Need Help?

For questions about your balance, payment-plan eligibility, available plans, down payments, or installment schedules, please contact the Highlands College Student Accounts Team at studentaccounts@highlandscollege.edu

Our goal is to help you resolve technology issues quickly so you can stay focused on your Highlands College journey.