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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/debit card
*Transaction fees apply with use of a credit or debit card
Cost to Participate
- $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to auburn.edu
- In the top right, click AU Access
- Enter Username and Password
- Select the My Finances link from the options on the left side of the page
- Look for the Billing column
- Select Payment Plan to enter the Nelnet Payment Portal
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.
- Students to setup an Authorized Payer once you are in your account click the “Want to designate another payer” link in the top right corner of the page
- Once the required information has been completed, an email will be sent to the Authorized Payer with a link to log in to the payment system
- Once the Authorized Payer has successfully logged in, they may complete a payment plan or make a payment on the student’s behalf.
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 2025
Payment plans available May 1, 2025
| Last day to enroll online enroll by | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | none | 5 | June-Oct | 5th |
| July 2 | none | 4 | July-Oct | 5th |
| July 25 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct | 5th |
| Aug 26 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct | 5th |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available September 1, 2025
| Last day to enroll online | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | none | 5 | Nov-March | 5th |
| Dec 3 | none | 4 | Dec-March | 5th |
| Dec 23 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March | 5th |
| Jan 27 | 50% | 2 | Feb & March | 5th |