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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

  • $35 enrollment fee per semester
  • Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Simple Steps to Enroll

  • Go to www.eastcentral.edu
  • Log in to MyECC located in upper right-hand corner of website.
  • Select the Self Service tile.
  • Select the Student Finance tile on the left side.
  • Select Student Finance Tab on upper left side of website.
  • Select Nelnet Payment Plan Tab.
  • Select Proceed to Processor Tab and follow the instructions.

Need some help setting up a payment plan?

*Note: This video tutorial is for demonstration purposes only. Your educational institution may offer options other than those shown in the video.

Payment Plan Options

Fall 2025

Payment plan is available March 24, 2025

*NOTE: Fall 2025 payment deadline for East Central College is July 28, 2025. Enroll in a payment plan by that date to take advantage of the lowest monthly payments possible. Additional payment plans are available for a period of time after July 28, 2025, and will have fewer months to pay. Select, “Enroll Today” in the top right of this page to begin.

Last Day to Sign Up for Payment Plan1st payment at Sign UpNumber of Payments RemainingMonths of PaymentsPayment Dates
July 8 none5July-Nov10th
Aug 7none4Aug-Nov10th
Sept 8none3Sept-Nov10th
Oct 8none2Oct & Nov10th
Nov 6 none1Nov only10th

Spring 2026

Payment plan is available October 20, 2025

*NOTE: Spring 2026 payment deadline for East Central College is December 8, 2025.

Last Day to Sign Up for Payment Plan1st payment at Sign UpNumber of Payments RemainingMonth of PaymentsPayment Date
Dec 8none5Dec-April10th
Jan 8none4Jan-April10th
Feb 6none3Feb-April10th
March 6none2March & April10th
April 8none1April only10th

Summer 2026

Payment plan is available October 20, 2025

*NOTE: Summer 2026 payment deadline for East Central College is May 11, 2026.

Last Day to Sign Up for Payment Plan1st payment at Sign UpNumber of Payments RemainingMonth of PaymentsPayment Date
April 9 (Early bird)none4April-July13th
May 11none3May-July13th
June 11none2June & July13th
July 9none1July only13th

All down payments are processed immediately!

Payment Plan Availability

Availability of the payment plan is determined by East Central College. 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 be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your Nelnet
agreement balance online, or call the office of Financial Services at 636-584-6739.