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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Fully disclosed processing fee applies to credit/debit payments
All scheduled payments are automatically withdrawn
Cost to Participate
- $40 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee per returned payment
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 at www.MICA.edu
- Go to myMICA
- Select Student Resources
- Select Student Service Center
- Select Student Finance Links
- Then Select MICA payment plan/One-time payments
- Set up your profile
- Select your payment plan OR
- Invite an Authorized Payer who will select a plan or make payments
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.
- Use the link in the invitation email sent to you by your student
- 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:
Summer 2024 Low Residency Degree Program
Payment Plan available on May 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | May 1-May 30 | none |
| 4 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 20 | 25% |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 31-June 27 | none |
Summer 2024 MPS Programs
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 1 | Aug 1 | April 1-April 29 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 30 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 22 | 25% |
| 2 | July 1 | Aug 1 | May 23-June 20 | 33.3% |
Summer 2024 Open Studies Summer Class Baltimore
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-May 23 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | May 24-June 13 | 20% |
Summer 2024 Faculty-led Global Pathways Summer Programs, managed by the Office of International Education
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-April 23 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | April 24-May 16 | 20% |
Summer 2024 PreCollege
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Aug 1 | March 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
| 6 | Aug 1 | Jan 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
| 4 | Aug 1 | Nov 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
Fall 2024 Degree Program
Payment Plan available on June 15, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aug 1 | Dec1 | June 15-July 30 | none |
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec1 | July 1-Aug 29 | none |
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 30-Sept 27 | none |
Fall 2024 Degree Program Down payment
Payment Plan available on July 30, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | July 30-Aug 22 | 20% |
Fall 2024 MPS Program
Payment Plan available on July 15, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | July 15-Aug 29 | none |
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 30-Sept 27 | none |
Fall 2024 MPS Program- Down Payment
Payment Plan available on August 31, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 31-Sept 20 | 25% |
| 2 | Nov 1 | Dec 1 | Sept 21-Oct 23 | 33% |
Fall 2024 Open Studies
Payment Plan available on July 15, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sept 25 | Dec 25 | July 15-Sept 23 | none |
| 3 | Oct 25 | Dec 25 | Sept 24-Oct 16 | 25% |
Spring 2025 Degree Program
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jan 1 | May 1 | Nov 23-Dec 30 | none |
| 4 | Feb 1 | May 1 | Dec 31-Jan 30 | none |
| 3 | March 1 | May 1 | Jan 31-Feb 27 | none |
Spring 2025 Degree Program-Down Payment
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | 20% |
Spring 2025 MPS Program
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 1 | April 1 | Nov 23-Dec 30 | none |
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Dec 31-Jan 30 | none |
Spring 2025 MPS Program-Down Payment
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | 25% |
| 2 | March 1 | April 1 | Jan 24-Feb 20 | 33% |
Spring 2025 Open Studies
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 25 | April 25 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | none |
| 3 | Feb 25 | April 25 | Jan 24-Feb 13 | 25% |
Summer 2025 Low Residency Degree
Payment Plan available on May 1, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | May 1-May 29 | none |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 30-June 27 | none |
Summer 2025 Low Residency Degree-Down Payment
Payment Plan available on May 28, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 20 | 25% |
Summer 2025 MPS Program
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2025
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 1 | Aug 1 | April 1-April 29 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 29 | none |
Summer 2025 MPS Program-Down Payment
Payment Plan available on April 30, 2025
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 21 | 25% |
| 2 | July 1 | Aug 1 | May 22-June 20 | 33% |
Summer 2025 Open Studies Baltimore
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-May 22 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | May 23-June 13 | 20% |
Summer 2025 Faculty-Led Global Pathways, managed by the Office of International Education
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2025
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-May 22 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | May 23-June 13 | 20% |
Summer 2025 4-Monthly Pre-College
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aug 25 | Nov 25 | April 1- June 10 | none |
Summer 2025 6-Monthly Pre-College
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Aug 25 | Jan 25 | April 1-June 10 | none |
Summer 2025 8-Monthly Pre-College
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2025.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Aug 25 | March 25 | April 1- June 10 | none |