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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 1st of each month
Credit and debit cards will have a fully disclosed processed fee
Cost to Participate
- $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee per returned payment
Simple Steps 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. **Payment plans are for Fall/Spring only**
- Log on to TopNet
- Click on Student Services
- Click on Pay Tuition and Fees
- Click on Pay Now
Once your profile is set up, you can enroll in a payment plan, make a payment, or setup an authorized payer who can create a plan for your balance.
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, here.
- If you are new to Nelnet, click on the “Create a username & password” button to create an online account from the email you receive from your student.
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.
Important Plan Dates:
Fall 2024 Payment Plans
Plans available beginning April 15, 2024
Monthly Payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
---|---|---|---|
5 | April 15 | May 22 | June 1 |
4 | April 15 | June 20 | July 1 |
3 | April 15 | July 23 | August 1 |
2 | April 15 | August 22 | September 1 |
Spring 2025 Payment Plans
Plans available beginning October 15, 2024
Monthly Payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
---|---|---|---|
5 | October 15 | October 23 | November 1 |
4 | October 15 | November 20 | December 1 |
3 | October 15 | December 20 | January 1 |
2 | October 15 | January 23 | February 1 |