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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)

Payments are processed on the 1st of the month

Payment plans will terminate after two failed attempts

Cost to Participate

  • $60 or $80 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
  • Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll

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 has 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

Annual 2025-2026

Payment plans available on July 14, 2025

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
July 30none9Aug-April$80

Fall 2025

Payment plans available on July 14, 2025

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
July 30none3Aug-Oct$60

Winter 2026

Payment plans available on November 14, 2025

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Nov 26none3Dec-Feb$60

Winter-Spring 2026

Payment plans available on November 14, 2025

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Nov 26none5Dec-April$60

Spring 2026

Payment plans available on February 15, 2026

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
March 30none3April-June$60