Vernon College has several options available for paying Tuition and Fees
- In-person at the Business Office located at the Vernon Campus or Century City Center.
- Online payments can be done using two methods from the student portal:
- PAY NOW – make one-time payments. Pay Now is an online payment system that allows you to make secure payments 24 hours a day 7 days a week using your debit/credit card.
- COLLEGE GREEN PAYMENT PLAN – enroll in a payment plan for deferred payments. A College Green Payment Plan gives you the flexibility to choose your payment dates and frequency of payments.
*see your Business Office to learn more about a tuition payment plan and questions about meeting your financial obligation with Vernon College.
How to Access PAY NOW and FAQs
PAY NOW is an online payment system that allows you to make secure payments 24 hours 7 days a week using your debit or credit card. You can view your student account balance prior to making a payment.
Please note that PAY NOW is not a payment plan system. If you wish to set up a payment plan, you will need to do that through our College Green Payment Plan option.
To view your balance owed to Vernon College, you will need to use your secure login to MyVC to begin the process.
- Select the Student Finance icon
- Select Student Finance drop down
- Select Make Payment
- Select Enroll in payment plan or set up your direct deposit refund account
What is the difference between “balance due” and “payment amount”?
Your balance due is the amount provided from your student record with the college. If you have added or dropped a class recently, this would affect the balance due. Check with the business office if you feel the balance due on your student record is not correct.
Payment amount is the amount you wish to pay for the transaction you are completing today. This does not reflect any deadlines that are imposed for paying your student account.
Is there a fee associated with using this online payment service?
Yes, a $2.00 fee is collected each time you submit an online payment.
What happens if my card declines?
Your payment will not be processed. The card that is used for making payments must have the same billing information that you entered into our online payment system. This includes the billing zip code. Other reasons for declines include card information on file that occurs due to a new expiration date or new security code (CVV).
If the decline is due to insufficient funds, you will need to choose a different credit/debit card with sufficient funds available on your card or select a card with a higher daily limit.
If the decline is due to an invalid expiration date or CVV code, you will need to update your profile with the new card information.
What happens if I drop or add a class?
This will affect the amount owed. Other events that can change the amount you owe include dorm and meal plan charges. The balance due in your student record is updated immediately after changes occur. Should you have any questions regarding the amount owed or your charges, you should contact the business office.
Why do I have to input my email address?
You can choose the email address that you prefer to receive communications. We will use this for payment confirmation receipts but will not use this for marketing or solicitation purposes.
Will I receive a receipt for the payment?
Yes, you will receive an email confirmation as soon as your payment has been processed.
When will my payment be applied to my balance?
Your payment will be applied to your balance owed immediately. If your payment is declined by your credit card company or financial institution at a later time, your balance due will be revised.
Who should I contact if I have questions? TheBusiness Office (940) 696-8752 ext. 2303 or 3305
Questions regarding your financial aid award: The Financial Aid Office
Questions about your tuition balance: TheBusiness Office (940) 696-8752 ext. 2303 or 3305
Questions regarding declined payments: You can email questions to collegegreenpayments@financialpayments.com or call (844) 743-5229.
1970 marked the beginning of Vernon College. Throughout this decade the College continued to grow and more students enrolled in both on- and off-campus courses. On January 20, 1970, a majority of the citizens of Wilbarger County voted to create the Wilbarger County Junior College District. Following that decision, Vernon Regional Junior College was established and on April 9, 1970, the newly elected Board of Trustees appointed Dr. David L. Norton as the College’s first president. Campus construction began in May 1971, and included an Academic Science Center, Administration-Fine Arts Center, Applied Arts Center, Library, and Student Center. The following year, on September 5, 1972, classes met for the first time on the Vernon campus with a total of 608 students. On August 1, 1974, Dr. Jim M. Williams became the College’s second president. In the fall semester of that year, combined on- and off-campus enrollment exceeded 800 students. During the 1975-76 academic year, the College expanded its services to include a learning center on Sheppard Air Force Base. During this year, enrollment in credit courses, both on- and off-campus, rose to a level of 1,199. The scope of the Vocational Nursing Program was enlarged during the 1976-77 academic year with the assumption of the Bethania School of Vocational Nursing in Wichita Falls. In August 1976 the Physical Education Center was dedicated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. King longtime benefactors of Vernon College.
Growth and changes continued during the 1980s. In August 1980 a Student Residence Center, designed to house 128 students, opened for occupancy. Further expansion of program offerings in the Wichita Falls area was accomplished through absorption of an existing proprietary school that was renamed the Vernon College Technical Center and the integration of the nursing program from the Wichita Falls Independent School District. On March 22, 1982, Dr. Joe Mills took over the leadership of the College as the third president. That fall, the College fielded its first intercollegiate rodeo team. During 1983-84, the Department of Cosmetology and the Career Development Center (previously known as the North Texas Skills Center) were established in Wichita Falls. On the Vernon campus, the Chaparral Center was completed, and the Pease River farm purchased through a state land trade. The following academic year, 1984-85, Vernon College reached a record credit enrollment of 1,863 and a record continuing education enrollment of 7,056 registrations. A Vocational Nursing Program opened in Seymour, and the Board of Trustees established a college foundation and approved an agreement to allow construction of the Red River Valley Museum on the Vernon campus. In February 1987 the College played its first intercollegiate baseball game on the Vernon campus. During May of that year, the new Natatorium was opened in the King Physical Education Center. A newly constructed Athletic Dormitory opened to house 28 athletes in August 1988. In October, Trustees voted to add women’s volleyball as a varsity sport, effective with the fall 1989 semester. In May 1989 Vernon College moved all Wichita Falls programs to one centralized location—Century City Center. Since the College opened its doors 38 years ago, many individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations have made an investment in our students through the creation of endowed and annual scholarships. As of this year, more than 100 scholarship funds are available to help students pursue their educational dreams.VERNON COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY: Vernon College is a constantly evolving institution, dedicated primarily to effective teaching and regional enhancement. With this dedication to teaching and to the community, the College encourages open inquiry, personal and social responsibility, critical thinking, and life-long learning for students, faculty, and other individuals within its service area. The College takes as its guiding educational principle the proposition that, insofar as available resources permit, instruction should be adapted to student needs. This principle requires both flexibility in instructional strategies and maintenance of high academic standards. Strong programs of assessment and accountability complement this educational principle. VC accepts the charge of providing a college atmosphere free of bias, in which students can exercise initiative and personal judgment, leading to a greater awareness of personal self-worth. It strives to provide every student with opportunities to develop the tools necessary to become a contributing, productive member of society.
Vision
VERNON COLLEGE VISION: Vernon College will promote a culture of success for our students and communities through learner-centered quality instructional programs and exemplary services.
Values
VERNON COLLEGE VALUES: Vernon College promotes a culture of success through our shared values and commitment to:
Accessibility
Accountability
Building Relationships
Diversity
Inclusion
Innovation
Leadership
Quality
Student Success
Teamwork
Our values define who we are and guide us in conducting our business every day. Our values are our morals – what is important to us at our college.
Mission
VERNON COLLEGE MISSION The mission of Vernon College is teaching, learning, and leading. Vernon College is a comprehensive community college that integrates education with opportunity through our instructional programs and student support services by means of traditional and distance learning modes. Therefore, to fulfill its mission, the College will provide access, within its available resources, to:
Career technical/workforce programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates;
Career technical/workforce programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations;
Freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences, including the curricula leading to associate and baccalaureate degrees;
Ongoing adult education programs for occupational upgrading or personal enrichment;
Compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; ;
A continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals;
Career technical/workforce development programs designed to meet local and statewide needs;
Support services for educational programs and college-related activities;
Adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults; and
Other To help prospective and current students, faculty, and staff locate important information about Vernon College, this webpage provides links to helpful information on a variety of government mandated and consumer information. Examples are academic programs, cost of attendance, financial aid, safety and security, and institutional financial reports. Vernon College’s presentation of this information complies with the Higher Education Act, as amended, and implementing regulations.