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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
- $20 per term nonrefundable enrollment fee (e-check & credit/debit card)
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to https://my.chemeketa.edu
- Select Account on the right hand menu list
- Select Pay your account from the options list
- Select Proceed to Nelnet (at the bottom of the screen)
- Select the “Set up a Payment Plan” button
- Follow the steps to complete process
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:
Summer 2025
Payment plan available on May 6, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6-May 27 | 25% | 3 | June-Aug |
| May 28-June 25 | 33.33% | 2 | July & Aug |
| June 26-July 25 | 50% | 1 | August only |
Fall 2025
Payment plan available on August 1, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1-Aug 26 | 20% | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Aug 27-Sept 25 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec |
| Sept 26-Oct 27 | 33.33% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
| Oct 28-Nov 25 | 50% | 1 | December only |
Winter 2026
Payment plan available on November 18, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18-Dec 23 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March |
| Dec 24-Jan 27 | 33.33% | 2 | Feb & March |
| Jan 28-Feb 24 | 50% | 1 | March only |
Spring 2026
Payment plan available on February 24, 2026
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24-March 26 | 25% | 3 | April-June |
| March 27-April 24 | 33.33% | 2 | May & June |
| April 25-May 27 | 50% | 1 | June only |
NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately. Up to a $30 fee is assessed if a payment is returned.