💳 Pay Online
Quick Comparison
| Payment Method | Processing Fee | When It Posts to Your Student Account | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Check (ACH) | $1.00 per payment | 1–3 business days | – U.S. checking accounts; recurring payments |
| Credit or Debit Card (via PayPal) | 4.75% (listed as Shipping & Handling) | 24–48 hours | – Credit/debit card payments. (PayPal account is not required) |
| Zelle® | No fee from American LC | Same day once received; will post to your account within 24–48 hours. | – U.S. bank accounts with Zelle access. |
1. Pay by Electronic Check
An electronic check (e-check) withdraws funds electronically from your U.S. checking account using your routing and account numbers.
Payments are securely processed by Forte Payment Systems (a CSG company).
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Fee: $1.00 per payment (added to your student account)
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Posting time: 1–3 business days
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Recurring payments: Available through the online payment portal
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Authorization: By submitting payment, you authorize American LC (via Forte/CSG) to debit your account for the specified amount.
Returned payments (e.g., insufficient funds, incorrect info) may result in reversal and a return-item fee per American LC policy.
2. Pay with Credit/Debit Card
You can pay tuition and fees online using a credit or debit card.
A PayPal account is not required—choose “Pay with Debit or Credit Card” at checkout.
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Processing fee: 4.75% (PayPal lists this as Shipping & Handling)
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Minimum payment: $25.00
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Posting time: 24–48 hours
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Example: If you pay $500, the total charge will be $523.75 (including the 4.75% fee).
This shipping label is generated automatically by PayPal and cannot be changed. The fee covers online transaction costs, not physical shipping.
Pay with Credit/Debit Card
3. Pay by Zelle
You can also send tuition or fees directly from your U.S. bank account using Zelle®.
Zelle Recipient: 📧 zelle@americanlc.org
Important:
When sending your Zelle payment, please include in the Note / Message / Memo (if available):
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Your full name and Student ID number
Because not all banks transmit notes, please also email a screenshot or receipt of your Zelle payment to:
📩 admissions@americanlc.org
Include in your email:
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Full name and Student ID
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Amount and date of payment
Payments without both a memo and receipt email may be delayed in posting to your student account.
Receipts, Refunds, and Security
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Receipts: Keep a copy of your confirmation or screenshot.
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Refunds: See our Tuition and Refund Policy. (Processing fees from PayPal or your bank may be non-refundable.)
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Security reminder: For your safety, never email or text your full card or bank numbers—only send confirmation receipts.
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