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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
Choose your payment method
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit/debit card
*Transaction fees apply with use of a credit or debit card
Scheduled payments will be drafted on the 1st of the month
Cost to participate
- $50 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple steps to enroll
- Go to https://portal.barnard.edu
- Sign in
- Under the Finances tab, click “Pay Tuition (Nelnet)”
- This will bring you to Nelnet where you can sign up for a plan or make a payment
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.
- 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.
Authorized payers can log in here.
Note: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately! If the down payment and/or enrollment fee payment fails the plan will be terminated.
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 July 1, 2025
| Last day to enroll by | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23 | 20% | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| Aug 21 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Sept 22 | 33% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
| International Plans | |||
| July 10 | 20% | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| Aug 8 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Sept 9 | 33% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available November 1, 2025
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | none | 5 | Dec-April |
| Dec 19 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Jan 19 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April |
| Jan 30 | 33% | 2 | March & April |
| International Plans | |||
| Nov 10 | none | 5 | Dec-April |
| Dec 10 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Jan 8 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April |
| Feb 5 | 33% | 2 | March & April |