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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)
- Automatic payments from Visa/Mastercard/Discover
Payments are processed on the 5th of the month
Cost to Participate
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Self Service Student Finance Tab
- Pick NELNET payment plan under Helpful Links
Need some help setting up a payment plan?
*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
Spring 2026
Payment plan available on October 1, 2025.
Payments are due in full or be on the payment plan by December 1, 2025 for anyone registered for classes.
After December 1, 2025 you must sign up within 24 hours of registering.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | none | 5 | Jan-May | $30 |
| Feb 3 | none | 4 | Feb-May | $30 |
| Feb 24 | 20% | 3 | March-May | $30 |
Summer 2026
Payment plan available on March 25, 2026.
Payments are due in full or be on the payment plan by April 16, 2026 for anyone registered for classes.
After April 16, 2026 you must sign up within 24 hours of registering.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | none | 3 | May-July | $30 |
| May 27 | 20% | 2 | June & July | $30 |
Fall 2026
Payment plan available on March 25, 2026.
Payments are due in full or be on the payment plan by July 23, 2026 for anyone registered for classes.
After July 23, 2026 you must sign up within 24 hours of registering.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 | none | 5 | July-Nov | $30 |
| July 27 | 10% | 4 | Aug-Nov | $30 |
| Aug 27 | 20% | 3 | Sept-Nov | $30 |
| Sept 24 | 30% | 2 | Oct & Nov | $30 |
NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!