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Plan for tuition
and the weekend.
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 (An additional fee will be assessed.)
Cost to Participate
- $60-$75 nonrefundable enrollment fee depending on the number of payments
- Up to $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.
- Log in to your Charger Portal
- Click on Student Services
- Click on the Student Accounts tab
- Select Setup Payment Plan
Once your profile is set up, you can enroll in a payment plan, make a payment, or setup an authorized payer who can create a plan for your balance.
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, here.
- If you are new to Nelnet, click on the “Create a username & password” button to create an online account from the email you receive from your student.
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month
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
Summer 2024
Payment plan is available on March 4, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | none | 4 | April-July | $50 |
| April 23 | 25% | 3 | May-July | $60 |
| May 17 | 50% | 2 | June & July | $70 |
Fall 2024
Payment plan is available on April 10, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29 | none | 4 | July-Oct | $60 |
| July 25 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct | $70 |
| Aug 26 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct | $75 |
Spring 2025
Payment plan is available on October 30, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | none | 4 | Dec-March | $60 |
| Dec 24 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March | $70 |
| Jan 21 | 50% | 2 | Feb & March | $75 |
Summer 2025
Payment plan is available on March 4, 2025.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | none | 4 | April-July | $60 |
| April 24 | 25% | 3 | May-July | $70 |
| May 24 | 50% | 2 | June & July | $75 |
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 agreement balance online.