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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 the month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
You must have a minimum balance of $100 to budget through the automatic payment plan.
Cost to Participate
- Payments are processed on the 5th of the month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
- You must have a minimum balance of $100 to budget through the automatic payment plan.
- $40 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to prairiestate.edu
- Log in to the Pioneer Portal using your PSC username and Password
- Click the “Financial Information” icon
- Use the drop-down to select “Student Finance”
- Select Nelnet Payment Plan
- Click on “Proceed to Processor” to be redirected to the Nelnet Payment Plan page.
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
Fall 2026
Payment plan available on April 15th, 2026.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Date of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 | none | 5 | July-Nov | 5th |
| June 10 | 10% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| July 8 | 15% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| Aug 12 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th |
| Sept 9 | 35% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 5th |
| Oct 14 | 50% | 1 | November only | 5th |
Spring 2027
Payment plan available on October 18th, 2026.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Date of Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | none | 5 | Dec-April | 5th |
| Nov 27 | 10% | 4 | Jan-April | 5th |
| Dec 18 | 15% | 4 | Jan-April | 5th |
| Jan 15 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 5th |
| Feb 12 | 35% | 2 | March & April | 5th |
| March 12 | 50% | 1 | April only | 5th |
Summer 2027
Payment plan available on March 7th, 2027.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Date of Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | none | 3 | May-July | 5th |
| May 7 | 25% | 2 | June & July | 5th |
| June 4 | 50% | 1 | July only | 5th |
| June 25 | 50% | 1 | July only | 15th |
Fall 2027
Payment plan available on April 11th, 2027.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Date of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | none | 5 | July-Nov | 5th |
| June 11 | 10% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| July 9 | 15% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 5th |
| Aug 13 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 5th |
| Sept 10 | 35% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 5th |
| Oct 15 | 50% | 1 | November only | 5th |
Past Due payment plans available- $40 enrollment fee, 15% down payment and 5 monthly payments
NOTE: All down and full payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!