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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
Warning:
- If you applied and have been awarded Financial Aid DO NOT sign up for a payment plan. If you are unsure of your current award status, please contact the Financial Aid Office at DTCC.
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payments (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Tuition payments are automatically processed on the 5th of each month.
Cost to Participate
- $30 enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to Self Service. Click in to Student Finance box
- Select Nelnet Payment Plan Option
- Select Proceed to Payment
- Select Payment Plan Option
Target Dates To Enroll By
Spring 2026
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.
Payment plans available November 10, 2025.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24 | 20% | 4 | Dec-March |
| Dec 22 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March |
| Jan 26 | 30% | 2 | Feb & March |
| Feb 24 | 40% | 2 | March & April |
| Payment Plan available on February 25, 2025 | |||
| March 20 | 50% | 1 | April only |
Summer 2026
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.
Payment plans available April 6, 2026.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 25% | 3 | May-July |
| May 24 | 30% | 2 | June & July |
| June 5 | 50% | 1 | July only |
Fall 2026
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.
Payment plans available July 6, 2026.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Aug 23 | 30% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
| Payment Plan Available on August 24, 2026 | |||
| Sept 20 | 30% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
| Oct 23 | 50% | 1 | November only |
NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately!