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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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!
Enroll in a Payment Plan
A convenient and flexible way to make payments.
Make a One-Time Payment
One-time payments are payments not associated with, or applied to, an existing payment plan account.
Payment Plan Information
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit or debit card (Service Fee 2.85%)
- Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 1st of each month for Fall and Spring
Cost to Participate
- $45 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
• Log in to Student Portal
• Click on Financial Aid and Account Information
• Click on Payment Plan under Bursar Office Links
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.
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
Payment plans are available for Fall and Spring terms. Summer and Winter terms you may make online payments, but payment plans are not offered.
Fall 2026
Payment plans available on July 8, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8-July 23 | 20% | 4 | Aug-Nov | 1st |
| July 24-Aug 21 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 1st |
| Aug 22-Sept 22 | 34% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 1st |
| Internationally Sourced Payment Plans | ||||
| July 8-Aug 10 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | 1st |
| Aug 11-Sept 9 | 34% | 2 | Oct & Nov | 1st |
Spring 2027
Payment plans available on December 16, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16-Dec 22 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April | 1st |
| Dec 23-Jan 21 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 1st |
| Jan 22-Feb 18 | 34% | 2 | March & April | 1st |
| Internationally Sourced Payment Plans | ||||
| Dec 16-Jan 8 | 25% | 3 | Feb-April | 1st |
| Jan 9-Feb 5 | 34% | 2 | March & April | 1st |
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Availability of the payment plan is determined by Caldwell University. Please be aware the College may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online.