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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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
Choose your payment
- Automatic bank payments (ACH)
- Credit/debit card
An additional fee may be assessed for using a debit/credit card
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 10th or 13th of the month
Cost to participate
- $65 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee, if a payment returns
Steps to enroll
- Go to nec.edu/mynec
- Log in
- Click Online Account and Pay Now
- Click Set Up a Payment Plan
Before proceeding, please read the following:
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 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.
Authorized Payers can log in here.
Note: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately! If the down payment and/or enrollment fee payment fails the plan will be terminated.
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
Undergraduate Plans
Fall 2026: Payment plans available starting May 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8 | none | 5 | July-Nov | 10th |
| July 15 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov | 10th |
| Aug 21 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 10th |
Winter 2026: Payment plans available starting October 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | none | 3 | Nov-Jan | 10th |
| Dec 11 | 50% | 1 | January only | 10th |
Spring 2027: Payment plans available starting November 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 | none | 5 | Dec-April | 10th |
| Dec 15 | none | 4 | Jan-April | 10th |
| Jan 8 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 10th |
Summer 2027: Payment plans available starting March 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | none | 3 | May-July | 10th |
| May 14 | 50% | 2 | June & July | 10th |
Graduate Plans
Summer 2026: Payment plans available starting June 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 25% | 3 | July-Sept | 10th |
| July 4 | 50% | 2 | Aug & Sept | 10th |
Fall 2026: Payment plans available starting August 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 18 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec | 10th |
| Sept 26 | 50% | 2 | Nov & Dec | 10th |
Winter 2027: Payment plans available starting December 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March | 13th |
| Jan 9 | 50% | 2 | Feb & March | 13th |
Spring 2027: Payment plans available starting March 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | 25% | 3 | April-June | 13th |
| April 10 | 50% | 2 | May & June | 13th |
Online Undergraduate and Graduate 7 Week Term Plans
Summer II 2026: Payment plans available starting May 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| June 26 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| June 24 | none | 3 | Bi-Weekly on Fridays |
Fall I 2026: Payment plans available starting July 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| Aug 21 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| Aug 19 | none | 3 | Bi-weekly on Fridays |
Fall II 2026: Payment plans available starting September 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 30 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| Oct 16 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| Oct 7 | none | 3 | Bi-weekly on Fridays |
Spring I 2027: Payment plans available starting November 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| Jan 8 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| Jan 6 | none | 3 | Bi-weekly on Fridays |
Spring II 2027: Payment plans available starting January 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| March 5 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| March 3 | none | 3 | Bi-weekly on Fridays |
Summer I 2027: Payment plans available starting March 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Weekly payments drafted on |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 28 | none | 6 | Fridays |
| May 14 | 33% | 3 | Fridays |
| May 5 | none | 3 | Bi-weekly on Fridays |
Summer II 2026: Payment plans available starting May 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct | 10th |
Fall I 2026: Payment plans available starting July 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 10th |
Fall II 2026: Payment plans available starting September 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | 25% | 3 | Dec-Feb | 10th |
Spring I 2027: Payment plans available starting November 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 10th |
Spring II 2027: Payment plans available starting January 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12 | 25% | 3 | April-June | 10th |
Summer I 2027: Payment plans available starting March 1, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30 | 25% | 3 | June-Aug | 10th |