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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
Cost to Participate
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester (ACH & credit card)
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.iowalakes.edu
- Click on Resources for Current Students
- Click on Self -Service Student Portal
- Log in
- Click on Menu Bar (upper left)
- Click on Financial Information
- Click Student Finance
- Click on Setup/Manage Nelnet Payment Plans
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:
Summer 2026
Payment plans available March 21, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | none | 4 | May-Aug |
| May 26 | 10% | 3 | June-Aug |
| June 24 | 25% | 2 | July & Aug |
Fall 2026
Payment plans available June 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Aug 31 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 24 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Oct 27 | 50% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
| International Payment Plans | |||
| July 15 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Aug 14 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 11 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Oct 14 | 50% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
Spring 2027
Payment plans available October 30, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | none | 5 | Jan-May |
| Jan 29 | none | 4 | Feb-May |
| Feb 24 | 25% | 3 | March-May |
| March 25 | 50% | 2 | April & May |
| International Payment Plans | |||
| Dec 13 | none | 5 | Jan-May |
| Jan 15 | none | 4 | Feb-May |
| Feb 11 | 25% | 3 | March-May |
| March 11 | 50% | 2 | April & May |
Summer 2027
Payment plans available March 21, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | none | 4 | May-Aug |
| May 25 | 10% | 3 | June-Aug |
| June 24 | 25% | 2 | July & Aug |
| International Payment Plans | |||
| April 14 | none | 4 | May-Aug |
| May 13 | 10% | 3 | June-Aug |
| June 11 | 25% | 2 | July & Aug |