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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)
- Credit card or debit card
Payments are due every 15th of the month.
Cost to Participate
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
If the enrollment fee returns for any reason, the agreement will be terminated.
Simple Steps to Enroll
Students: Follow the steps below to sign up for a payment plan. If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
- Select Enroll Today
- Sign in to Carteret Compass
- Select Student Finance
- Hover over Student Finance and select Payment Plans
- Select Proceed to Processor
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
Spring 2026
Payment plans available on October 5, 2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | 25% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Feb 5 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April |
| March 5 | 50% | 2 | March & April |
Summer 2026
Payment plans available on March 15, 2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | 50% | 2 | May & June |
| June 4 | 50% | 1 | June only |
Note: All down payments are processed immediately along with the enrollment fee!