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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
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Cost to Participate
- $30 enrollment fee per semester
- Up to a $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Payments are processed automatically on the due date of each month.
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to Campus Connection
- Go to the Financial Account tile
- Select Pay Online Now
- Select Bismarck State
Refunds
Expecting a refund from Bismarck State College? Bismarck State College utilizes Nelnet to deliver refunds and offer you your refund money, the way you need it. If you have any questions regarding your refund or how to select your refund preference, please contact Student Finance directly.
In Person:
1stFloor Schafer Hall, 1500 Edwards Avenue, Bismarck, ND
Phone:
- Last name A-H: 701-224-5533
- Last name I-R: 701-224-5691
- Last name S-Z: 701-224-5706
Email:
[email protected]
A response to your email will be sent as soon as possible, noting peak periods at the start of each term.
Refund Preference Selection
Simply follow these steps to make your refund preference selection:
- Log into Campus Connection
- Click on the Financial Account tile
- On the left-hand side, select Pay Online Now, Bismarck State College
- Select Manage Refunds (twice)
- This will direct you to setup your refund preference within your Nelnet account. There will be two option to choose from, Bank Account (Direct Deposit) or Reloadable Debit Card.
https://bismarckstate.edu/admissions/payingforcollege/billingpayment/Refunds/
Target Dates To Enroll By
Fall 2025
Payment plans available on July 14, 2025
Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14-July 31 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Aug 1-Aug 31 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 1-Sept 30 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Oct 1-Oct 31 | 35% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available on November 17, 2025
Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17-Nov 30 | none | 6 | Dec-May |
| Dec 1-Dec 31 | none | 5 | Jan-May |
| Jan 1-Jan 31 | none | 4 | Feb-May |
| Feb 1-Feb 28 | 25% | 3 | March-May |
| March 1-March 31 | 35% | 2 | April & May |
Summer 2026
Payment plans available on April 15, 2026
Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15-April 30 | none | 3 | May-July |
| May 1-May 31 | 35% | 2 | June & July |
Fall 2026
Payment plans available on July 14, 2026
Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14-July 31 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Aug 1-Aug 31 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 1-Sept 30 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Oct 1-Oct 31 | 35% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
Past Due Summer 2025 Payment Plans
Payment plans available on August 9, 2025
Past due payment plans are available for students who have a balance from a previous semester and have not been sent to collections.
Payments are automatically processed on the 5th or 20th of each month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9-Sept 8 | 10% | 6 | Oct-March |
| Sept 9-Oct 8 | 10% | 5 | Nov-March |
| Oct 9-Nov 8 | 15% | 4 | Dec-March |
| Nov 9-Dec 8 | 20% | 3 | Jan-March |
| Dec 9-Jan 8 | 25% | 2 | Feb & March |
Past Due Fall 2025 Payment Plans
Payment plans available on December 20, 2025
Past due payment plans are available for students who have a balance from a previous semester and have not been sent to collections.
Payments are automatically processed on the 5th or 20th of each month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20-Jan 19 | 10% | 6 | Feb-July |
| Jan 20-Feb 19 | 10% | 5 | March-July |
| Feb 20-March 19 | 15% | 4 | April-July |
| March 20-April 19 | 20% | 3 | May-July |
| April 20-May 19 | 25% | 2 | June & July |
Past Due Spring 2026 Payment Plans
Payment plans available on May 16, 2026
Past due payment plans are available for students who have a balance from a previous semester and have not been sent to collections.
Payments are automatically processed on the 5th or 20th of each month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16-June 16 | 10% | 6 | July-Dec |
| June 17-July 16 | 10% | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| July 17-Aug 16 | 15% | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Aug 17-Sept 16 | 20% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Sept 17-Oct 16 | 25% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
Past Due Summer 2026 Payment Plans
Payment plans available on August 8, 2026
Past due payment plans are available for students who have a balance from a previous semester and have not been sent to collections.
Payments are automatically processed on the 5th or 20th of each month.
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8-Sept 8 | 10% | 6 | Oct-March |
| Sept 9-Oct 8 | 10% | 5 | Nov-March |
| Oct 9-Nov 8 | 15% | 4 | Dec-March |
| Nov 9-Dec 8 | 20% | 3 | Jan-March |
| Dec 9-Jan 8 | 25% | 2 | Feb & March |