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All scheduled payments are automatically withdrawn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
- $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- $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
- Set up your profile
- Select your payment plan OR
- Invite an Authorized Payer who will select a plan
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:
Spring 2021 Degree Programs
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jan 1 | May 1 | Dec 1-Dec 30 | none |
| 4 | Feb 1 | May 1 | Dec 31-Jan 15 | 20% |
| 4 | Feb 1 | May 1 | Dec 31-Jan 28 | none |
Spring 2021 MPS Programs
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 1 | April 1 | Dec 1-Dec 30 | none |
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Dec 31-Jan 15 | 25% |
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Dec 31-Jan 28 | none |
Spring 2021 Open Studies
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 25 | April 25 | Dec 1-Jan 21 | none |
| 3 | Feb 25 | April 25 | Jan 22-Feb 16 | 25% |
Summer 2021 Low Residency Degree Program
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | May 1-May 27 | none |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 15 | 25% |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 29 | none |
Summer 2021 MPS Programs
| 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 15 | 25% |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 27 | none |
Summer 2021 Open Studies Summer Class Baltimore
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | April 25 | Aug 25 | Feb 1-April 22 | none |
| 4 | May 25 | Aug 25 | April 23-May 14 | 20% |
Summer 2021 Open Studies Summer Travel Only
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | April 25 | Aug 25 | Feb 1-April 22 | none |
| 4 | May 25 | Aug 25 | April 23-May 14 | 20% |
Summer 2021 Pre-College Program
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | June 1 | Jan 1 | Feb 1-May 27 | none |
| 7 | July 1 | Jan 1 | May 28-June 21 | 12.5% |
| 5 | June 1 | Oct 1 | Feb 1-May 27 | none |
| 4 | July 1 | Oct 1 | May 28-June 21 | 20% |