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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
  • $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: 
BSC.StudentFinance@bismarckstate.edu

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:

  1. Log into Campus Connection
  2. Click on the Financial Account tile
  3. On the left-hand side, select Pay Online Now, Bismarck State College
  4. Select Manage Refunds (twice)
  5. 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

Spring 2024

Payment plans available on November 14, 2023

Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.

Enrollment DatesRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Nov 14-Nov 30none6Dec-May
Dec 1-Dec 31none5Jan-May
Jan 1-Jan 31none4Feb-May
Feb 1-Feb 2925%3March-May
March 1-March 3135%2April & May

Summer 2024

Payment plans available on April 14, 2024

Payments are automatically processed on the 10th of each month.

Enrollment DatesRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
April 14-April 30none3May-July
May 1-May 3135%2June & July

Past Due Summer 2023 Payment Plans

Payment plans available on August 5, 2023

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 PeriodRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Aug 5-Sept1210%6Oct-March
Sept 13-Oct 1210%5Nov-March
Oct 13-Nov 1215%4Dec-March
Nov 13-Dec 1220%3Jan-March
Dec 13-Jan 1225%2Feb & March

Past Due Fall 2023 Payment Plans

Payment plans available on December 16, 2023

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 PeriodRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Dec 16-Jan 1110%6Feb-July
Jan 13-Feb 1110%5March-July
Feb 13-March 1115%4April-July
March 13-April 1120%3May-July
April 13-May 1125%2June & July

Past Due Spring 2024 Payment Plans

Payment plans available on May 11, 2024

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 PeriodRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
May 11-June 10 10%6July-Dec
June 11- July 1010%5Aug-Dec
July 11- Aug 1015%4Sept-Dec
Aug 11- Sept 1020%3Oct- Dec
Sept 11- Oct 1025%2Nov & Dec

Past Due Summer 2024 Payment Plans

Payment plans available on August 3, 2024

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 PeriodRequired Down Payment Number of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Aug 3-Sept 210%6Sept-Feb
Sept 3-Oct 210%5Oct-Feb
Oct 3-Nov 2 15%4Nov-Feb
Nov 3-Dec 220%3Dec-Feb
Dec 3-Jan 225%2Jan & Feb