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
*Transaction fees apply with card payment
Payments are automatically processed on the 1st of each month
Cost to Participate
- $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
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.
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 2020
Payment plan available September 23, 2020
| Last day to enroll | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 22 | 20% | 2 | November 1 & December 1 |
Spring 2021
Payment plans available November 1, 2020
| Last day to enroll | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25 | none | 4 | December 1-March 1 |
| December 30 | none | 3 | January 1-March 1 |
| January 21 | 20% | 2 | February 1 & March 1 |
Summer 2021
Payment plans available April 1, 2021
| Last day to enroll | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29 | none | 3 | May 1-July 1 |
| May 27 | none | 2 | June 1 & July 1 |