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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
- Credit cards will have a fully disclosed processed fee per payment
Cost to Participate
- $80 nonrefundable enrollment fee for annual plans
- $60 nonrefundable enrollment fee for single term plans
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee
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.
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.
Ensure you are registered for classes and know your balance
Click on the Enroll Today button at the top of this screen
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
Annual Plans 2025-2026
Enrollment opens June 1, 2025.
| Number of Payments | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date | Last Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | June 12 | June 15th | May 15th |
| 11 | July 11 | July 15th | May 15th |
| 10 | August 13 | August 15th | May 15th |
| 9 | September 11 | September 15th | May 15th |
Fall 2025
Enrollment opens July 1, 2025.
| Number of Payments | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date | Last Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | August 13 | August 15th | October 15th |
Winter 2026
Enrollment opens October 15, 2025.
| Number of Payments | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date | Last Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | December 11 | December 15 | May 15 |
| 4 | November 13 | November 15 | February 15 |
Spring 2026
Enrollment opens December 1, 2025.
| Number of Payments | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date | Last Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | March 12 | March 15th | May 15th |