FACTS Tuition Management - New Payment Options 

To help you meet your educational expenses, Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical is pleased to offer FACTS as a convenient online payment option.   If you choose to use FACTS you may select installment plans that are spread over several months, depending on the length of the semester.   You may choose to make payments from your checking or savings account or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).   In addition to the variety of choices available, you also have the convenience of paying online as soon as you have registered for classes.

The only cost to budget monthly payments through FACTS is a $25.00 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee.   If you wish to pay in full instead of creating a monthly payment plan, there is a $2.00 nonrefundable fee.

How FACTS Works

After registering for classes, log into your student account (Red Wing Campus / Winona Campus). Choose “Bills and Payment” from the options on the left side of the screen. Click on “Enroll in a Payment Plan”.

You will need to have the following information available:

  1. Eight-digit Student ID number
  2. The name, address, and e-mail address of the person responsible for making the payments
  3. Information to create your FACTS Access Code
  4. Account information for the person responsible for payment
    • If paying by automatic bank payments you will need:
      bank name, telephone number, account number, and bank routing number (most information is located on your check)
    • If paying by credit card you will need:
      credit card number and expiration date



Note: Down or full payments are deducted immediately from the account provided on the agreement. If the payment fails for any reason, the agreement is terminated and notification is sent to the persons responsible for payment.

You may budget your tuition and fees through FACTS in the following ways:

  1. Automatic Bank Payment (ACH)
    ACH payments are those payments you have authorized FACTS to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have preapproved for our expenses at Southeast Technical College. Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account. Payments are processed on the 5th or 20th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
  2. Credit Card Option
    Paying with your credit card gives you the option of taking advantage of any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit card you designate. Payments will be charged on the 5th or 20th of each month until the balance is paid in full.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When and what time will the funds be withdrawn from my bank account?

Answer: FACTS specifies the date each payment will occur, but it is your financial institution that determines the time of day the payment is debited. FACTS recommends you check with your financial institution to determine how far in advance funds should be deposited into your account to ensure the automatic payment clears. If a payment date falls on a weekend or banking holiday, the payment will be attempted the following business day.

Q: How will I be notified of my payment information?

Answer: Once your agreement is posted to the FACTS system, you will receive a confirmation notification of your payment amount by e-mail or letter. Payments will be processed until the total balance is paid in full. The notification has important information you must have to log on to My FACTS Account. The notification also serves as a reminder that a $25.00 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee will be processed from the account indicated on the agreement.

Q: Can I pay by phone with FACTS?

Answer: In accordance with the Terms & Conditions of your FACTS agreement, payments are processed electronically. FACTS does not accept payments by phone.

Q: What is the FACTS Access Code?

Answer: To help protect your privacy, FACTS asks the person responsible for the payments to create an access code. If you should call into FACTS inquiring about your FACTS agreement or inquire online through My FACTS Account, you will be required to verify your FACTS Access Code. If you do not create an access code on your FACTS agreement, one will be randomly assigned to you. Your FACTS Access Code will be identified on your FACTS Confirmation Notification. Please remember to keep a copy of your confirmation notification.

Q: What if my payment is returned?

Answer: Should an automatic bank payment or credit card payment be returned, a $25.00 FACTS Returned Payment Fee will be automatically assessed to your account. You will be notified by FACTS of the returned payment via mail or e-mail.

Contact Information

To make changes to your address, phone, banking information, or if you have questions regarding your FACTS agreement, contact FACTS directly at (800) 609-8056.


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