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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)
Cost to Participate
- $45 enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 return payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to the my.Fairfield student portal
- Search for “Nelnet Monthly Payment Plan” and Launch the task
- Once on the Nelnet site, you will be able to set up
a payment plan or add an authorized party
Authorized Payers
- If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
- If you are paying on behalf of the student, the student must access or set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.
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
Fall 2025
Payment plan available beginning June 1, 2025.
Payments processed on the 1st of each month.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 27 | none | 4 | July-Oct |
| July 20 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Aug 20 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
Spring 2026
Payment plan available beginning November 1, 2025.
Payments processed on the 1st of each month.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 26 | none | 4 | Dec-March |
| December 20 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March |
| January 20 | 50% | 2 | Feb & March |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollments fees are processed immediately!
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY
Availability of the payment plan is determined by Fairfield University. Please be aware the College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS
Please note that your payment plan balance will automatically adjust to reflect the full balance on your account. You can review your account balance at my.fairfield.edu -> Online Billing and Payment. If there are any subsequent changes on your account balance, the remaining installments on your plan will adjust accordingly.