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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/debit card
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 5th and 20th of each month
Credit and debit cards will have a fully disclosed processed fee
Cost to Participate
- $40 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
- Credit and debit cards will have a fully disclosed processed fee
Balances must be paid in full prior to graduation and cannot be deferred using a payment plan or employer reimbursement if a student plans to attend commencement or to receive a diploma/transcript. Payment plans can not be used for past due balances. Payment plans used to cover a balance from a previous semester will be canceled, and the enrollment fee can not be refunded.
**Balances can be edited when setting up a payment plan. Bills will be sent out by Seton Hill College regarding balance due. Once the bill has been received, the student or plan owner can go online and make the adjustment.
Summer Term – Payment plans are not offered for the summer term. Please follow the steps below to make a one time payment.
- Log in to Griffin Gate
- Click on Student, Nelnet Enterprise, Pay/View Bill / Select Refund Method to enter Nelnet Enterprise
Simple Steps to Enroll
Before proceeding, please read the following:
Students: If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
- Log in to Griffin Gate
- Click on Student, Nelnet Enterprise, Pay/View Bill / Select Refund Method to enter Nelnet Enterprise
- Once your profile is set up, you can enroll in a payment plan or set up an authorized payer who can create a plan for your balance
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.
Important Plan Dates:
Fall 2026 Payment Plans
Enrollment opens April 1, 2026
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Last Date to Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | May 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | May 1 or 18 |
| 5 | June 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | June 3 or 17 |
| 4 | July 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | July 2 or 16 |
| 3 | Aug 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | Aug 3 or 18 |
| International Monthly Payments | |||
| 6 | May 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | April 14 or 29 |
| 5 | June 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | May 15 or 29 |
| 4 | July 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | June 12 or 29 |
| 3 | Aug 5 or 20 | Oct 5 or 20 | July 15 or 30 |
Spring 2027 Payment Plans
Enrollment opens October 1, 2026
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Last Date to Enroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nov 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Nov 3 or 18 |
| 5 | Dec 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Dec 3 or 17 |
| 4 | Jan 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Dec 31 or Jan 15 |
| 3 | Feb 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Feb 3 or 18 |
| International Monthly Payments | |||
| 6 | Nov 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Oct 15 or 30 |
| 5 | Dec 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Nov 13 or 27 |
| 4 | Jan 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Dec 15 or 30 |
| 3 | Feb 5 or 20 | April 5 or 20 | Jan 15 or 29 |