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Plan for tuition
and the weekend.
Payment Plan Benefits
Easy online enrollment
Flexible payment options
No interest
Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan.
Make college more affordable by paying for tuition and fees over time. Tuition payment plans break down your tuition balance into affordable monthly payments. There’s no interest, payment options are flexible, setup fees are affordable, and it’s easy to enroll!
Payment Plan Information
Choose Your Payment
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card (An additional fee may be assessed)
- Payments are processed on the 1st of each month
Cost to Participate
- $50 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester plan
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
How to Enroll
Before proceeding, please read the following:
Students: If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
Authorized Payers: If you are paying on behalf of the student, the student must set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.
- If you have used Nelnet before, simply Sign In to manage your account.
- If you are new to Nelnet, click on the “Create a username & password” button to create an online account.
Need some help setting up a payment plan?
Watch this short how-to video.
*Note: This video tutorial is for demonstration purposes only. Your educational institution may offer options other than those shown in the video.
Target Dates To Enroll By
Enrollment fee payment is necessary to activate payment plan.
Fall 2025 - Degree & Cert. of Advanced Studies Program
Available July 1, 2025.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 15 | 40% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
Fall 2025 - MHA, Non Degree and Pre-Requisite Programs
Available June 2, 2025.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15 | 25% | 4 | July-Oct |
| July 15 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Aug 15 | 25% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
| Sept 15 | 25% | 1 | October only |
Spring 2026 - Degree & Cert. of Advanced Studies Program
Available October 1, 2025.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 | none | 4 | Jan-April |
| Jan 15 | 40% | 3 | Feb-April |
Spring 2026 - MHA, Non Degree and Pre-Requisite Programs
Available September 15, 2025.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | 25% | 4 | Nov-Feb |
| Nov 15 | 25% | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Dec 15 | 25% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Jan 15 | 25% | 1 | February only |
Summer 2026 - Degree & Cert. of Advanced Studies Program
Available March 1, 2026.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29 | none | 3 | May-July |
| May 20 | 34% | 2 | June & July |
| June 15 | 67% | 1 | July only |
Summer 2026 - MHA, Non Degree and Pre-Requisite Programs
Available February 1, 2026.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of Payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15 | 25% | 4 | April-July |
| April 15 | 25% | 3 | May-July |
| May 15 | 25% | 2 | June & July |
| June 2 | 25% | 1 | July only |