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
Payments are processed automatically on the 5th or 20th
Cost to Participate
• $55 enrollment fee for semester plans
• $30 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 plans available June 1, 2020
| Last day to enroll | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec |
| Aug 18 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| Sept 3 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec |
| Sept 17 | none | 3 | Sept-Nov |
Spring 2020 payment plans available December 1, 2020
| Last day to enroll | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | none | 5 | Jan-May |
| Jan 16 | none | 4 | Jan-April |
| Feb 3 | none | 4 | Feb-May |
| Feb 18 | none | 3 | Feb-April |