Tuition Payments and Deadlines

Payment Options

  • Financial Aid: Refer to the Otis College Financial Aid Application Guide to learn about financial aid options.

  • Payment Plans: Otis College offers an installment plan option to assist students/families to manage their college expenses. To select and enroll in a payment plan, login to your Otis College MyOtis at my.otis.edu

  • Pay in Full: Use one of the payment methods listed below to pay your outstanding charges.

  • A SmartPay ACH: (bank account/electronic check) return fee will be implemented, and pricing is based on State regulation.

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Overseas Payment through Flywire: Transfer payment directly from an overseas account. Use Alipay, UnionPay, or multiple payment options. Make a selection by selecting ‘Foreign Currency’ through Transact Portal. 
  • Bank Account/Electronic Check: Use the account number and routing number to pay electronically. No fees for E-Checks (electronic checks).  Payments made by checks or electronic checks require a 10-business-day holding period for processing. 
  • U.S. Credit Card/Debit Card: 2.95% processing fee is added for a credit card or debit card payment.
  • Cashier’s Check or Money Order

Payment Deadlines

New Students

Term Deadline
Fall August 1
Spring January 4
Summer June 8

Continuing Students

Term Deadline
Fall June 15
Spring December 15
Summer May 15

Contact Us

The Student Accounts and Financial Aid offices strive to provide quality service to students, parents, and alumni. Contact our team to get your questions answered.

Ahmanson Building, 2nd Fl
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Phone: 310-665-6999

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