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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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
Choose Your Payment Method
- Automatic payment from checking or savings account (ACH)
- Automatic payment from credit/debit card (An additional service fee will be assessed)
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 16th of each month
Cost to Participate
- $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee, if a payment is returned
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.
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.
- Go to mecc.edu
- Log on to MyMECC and click on SIS (Student Information System)
- Select “My Student Information” tile
- Under Finances, click on “Apply for Payment Plan”
Authorized Payers
- If you have used Nelnet before, simply Sign In to manage your account.
- If you are new to Nelnet, click on the link from your email invite to create an online account.
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Note: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately! If the down payment and/or enrollment fee payment fails the plan will be terminated.
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
Summer 2026
Payment plans are available starting April 1, 2026
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1-May 7 | 50% | 2 | May & June |
| May 8-June 5 | 60% | 1 | June only |
Fall 2026
Payment plans are available starting May 20, 2026
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20-June 12 | none | 5 | June-Oct |
| June 13-July 7 | 20% | 4 | July-Oct |
| July 8-Aug 6 | 40% | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Aug 7-Sept 4 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct |
Spring 2027
Payment plans are available starting October 21, 2026
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21-Dec 7 | 40% | 3 | Dec-Feb |
| Dec 8-Jan 7 | 50% | 2 | Jan & Feb |
| Jan 8-Feb 4 | 60% | 1 | February only |