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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!
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.
Payment Plan Information
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card (an additional fee will be assessed)
- Payments are processed automatically on the 1st or the 10th of each month.
Cost to Participate
- $85 enrollment fee for annual plans, after July 31st $135
- $65 enrollment fee for term payment plans
Simple Steps to Enroll
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
Annual Payment Plans 2025-2026
Payment Plans available on March 1st, 2025.
| Last day to enroll | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 28th | 12 | April-March | 1st |
| April 8th | 12 | April-March | 10th |
| May 29th | 10 | June-March | 1st |
| June 6th | 10 | June-March | 10th |
| July 30th | 8 | August-March | 1st |
| July 31st | 8 | August-March | 10th |
Annual Payment Plan 8 Pay 2025-2026
Payment Plans available on August 1st, 2025.
| Last day to enroll | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7th | 8 | August-March | 10th |
Fall 2025 Payment Plans
Payment Plans available on March 1st, 2025.
| Last day to enroll | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29th | 5 | June-October | 1st |
| June 6th | 5 | June-October | 10th |
Spring 2026 Payment Plans
Payment Plans available on September 1st, 2025.
| Last day to enroll | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 30th | 5 | November-March | 1st |
| November 6th | 5 | November-March | 10th |
| November 26th | 4 | December-March | 1st |
| December 8th | 4 | December-March | 10th |
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!