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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 – Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only
Cost to Participate
- $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee per quarter
- Up to $30 returned payment fee each time a regularly scheduled payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to ctcLink with your ctcLink ID and Password – https://ptprd.ctclink.us/psp/ptprd/?cmd=login
- Click on Financial Accounts
- Click on Nelnet Payment Plan
- Click on Nelnet Button
- Click on “Setup Payments with Nelnet”
- For more information and the FAQ’s go here
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 2026
Payment plan available on May 7, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required Down Payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 | none | 4 | July-Oct |
| August 6 | none | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| September 3 | 33% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
| October 8 | 50% | 1 | October only |
Winter 2027
Payment plan available on November 5, 2026
| Last day to enroll online | Required Down Payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 10 | none | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| January 7 | 33% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| January 21 | 50% | 1 | February only |
Spring 2027
Payment plan available on February 18, 2027
| Last day to enroll online | Required Down Payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11 | none | 3 | March-May |
| April 1 | 33% | 2 | April & May |
| April 15 | 50% | 1 | May only |
NOTE: Scheduled payments are automatically processed on the 20th of each month
All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately