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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
- $40 enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
When Completing Registration on the Payment Options page
- Choose the Online Payment tab
- Click the Pay in Full or Set up a Payment Plan link
Accessing Payment Plan Through MyHarper Portal
- Visit harpercollege.edu
- Click on MyHarper Portal
- Log in
- Locate Paying for College Card
- Click on the Online Payments link
Students: If someone is paying on your behalf, you MUST first set them up as an Authorized Payer.
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 Payer
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.
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:
Spring 2025
Payment plan available starting on November 11, 2024
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 5 | Dec-April |
| Jan 2 | none | 4 | Jan-April |
| Dec 24 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Feb 3 | none | 3 | Feb-April |
| Jan 27 | 20% | 3 | Feb-April |
| Feb 24 | 30% | 2 | March & April |
| March 27 | 30% | 2 | April & May |
| April 24 | 50% | 1 | May only |
Spring CPE 2025
Payment plan available starting on November 11, 2024
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Nov 25 | 20% | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Jan 2 | none | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Dec 24 | 30% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Jan 27 | 50% | 1 | February only |
| Feb 24 | 50% | 1 | March only |
| March 27 | 50% | 1 | April only |
Summer 2025
Payment plan available starting on March 3, 2025
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | none | 4 | April-July |
| May 1 | none | 3 | May-July |
| April 24 | 20% | 3 | May-July |
| June 3 | none | 2 | June & July |
| May 27 | 20% | 2 | June & July |
| June 25 | 30% | 2 | July & Aug |
| July 25 | 50% | 1 | August only |
Summer CPE 2025
Payment plan available starting on March 3, 2025
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | none | 3 | April-June |
| March 27 | 20% | 3 | April-June |
| May 1 | none | 2 | May & June |
| April 24 | 30% | 2 | May & June |
| May 27 | 50% | 1 | June only |
| June 25 | 50% | 1 | July only |
| July 25 | 50% | 1 | August only |
Fall 2025
Payment plan available starting on April 21, 2025
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | none | 6 | June-Nov |
| July 2 | none | 5 | July-Nov |
| June 25 | 20% | 5 | July-Nov |
| Aug 1 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| July 25 | 20% | 4 | Aug-Nov |
| Sept 3 | none | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Aug 26 | 20% | 3 | Sept-Nov |
| Sept 25 | 30% | 2 | Oct & Nov |
| Oct 27 | 30% | 2 | Nov & Dec |
| Nov 25 | 50% | 1 | December only |
Fall CPE 2025
Payment plan available starting on April 21, 2025
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 3 | none | 4 | June-Sept |
| July 2 | none | 3 | July-Sept |
| June 25 | 20% | 3 | July-Sept |
| Aug 1 | none | 2 | Aug & Sept |
| July 25 | 30% | 2 | Aug & Sept |
| Aug 26 | 50% | 3 | September only |
| Sept 25 | 50% | 2 | October only |
| Oct 27 | 50% | 2 | November only |
Spring 2026
Payment plan available starting on November 10, 2025
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 5 | Dec-April |
| Dec 31 | none | 4 | Jan-April |
| Dec 23 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Feb 3 | none | 3 | Feb-April |
| Jan 27 | 20% | 3 | Feb-April |
| Feb 24 | 30% | 2 | March & April |
| March 26 | 30% | 2 | April & May |
| April 24 | 50% | 1 | May only |
Spring CPE 2026
Payment plan available starting on November 10, 2026
| Last day to enroll online* | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | none | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Nov 25 | 20% | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Dec 31 | none | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Dec 23 | 30% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Jan 27 | 50% | 1 | February only |
| Feb 24 | 50% | 1 | March only |
| March 26 | 50% | 1 | April only |
NOTE: *This is not the payment due date. A personalized payment deadline is assigned at the completion of registration.
NOTE: All down payments are processed immediately along with the enrollment fee!
NOTE: Until you click the ‘Submit’ button and accept the Terms and Conditions, your payment plan will not complete!