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
- $30 enrollment fee per semester
- $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.eastcentral.edu
- Log in to eCentral located in upper right hand corner of website
- Click Payment Plan/Student Finance Tab
- Click Student Finance Tab at Top
- Select Nelnet Payment Plan Tab
- Select Proceed to Processor Tab
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.
Target Dates To Enroll By
Fall 2021
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
Payments are withdrawn on the 10th of each month
| Day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1st | none | 4 | Aug-Nov 10th |
| Aug 31st | none | 3 | Sept-Nov 10th |
| Oct 1st | none | 2 | Oct & Nov 10th |
| Nov 1st | none | 1 | November 10th only |
Spring 2022
Payment Arrangements for 22/SP Fees Due December 13, 2021
Payment plan is available October 25, 2021
| Day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1st | none | 5 | Dec-April 10th |
| Dec 16th | 20% | 4 | Jan-April 10th |
| Jan 10th | 30% | 3 | Feb-April 10th |
| Jan 22nd | 50% | 2 | March & April 10th |
| Feb 20th | 60% | 1 | April 10th |
Spring 2022
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
Payments are withdrawn on the 10th of each month
| Day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31st | none | 4 | Jan-April 10th |
| Feb 1st | none | 3 | Feb-April 1st |
| March 1st | none | 2 | March & April 1st |
| March 31st | none | 1 | April 10th only |
Summer 2022
Payment Arrangements for 22/SU Fees Due May 16, 2022
Payment plan is available October 25, 2021
NON-FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
Payments are withdrawn on the 10th of each month
| Day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31st | none | 4 | April-July 10th |
| April 24th | 20% | 3 | May-July 10th |
| May 12th | 30% | 2 | June & July 10th |
| June 4th | 50% | 1 | July 10th only |
Summer 2022
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS
Payments are withdrawn on the 10th of each month
| Day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 16th | none | 1 | July 10th only |
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.