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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

Fully disclosed processing fee applies to credit/debit payments
All scheduled payments are automatically withdrawn

Cost to Participate

  • $35 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
  • $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee per returned payment

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.

  • Click the “Enroll Now” button at the top of the screen
  • Fill out your information to create your profile
  • Select your payment plan OR
  • Invite an Authorized Payer who will select a plan or make payments

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.

  • Use the link in the invitation email sent to you by your student
  • If you have used Nelnet before, simply Sign In to manage your account
  • If you are new to Nelnet, click on the “Create a username & password” button to create an online account

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.

Important Plan Dates:

Summer 2021 Pre-College Program

Monthly Payments First Payment DueEnrollment OpensLast Date to EnrollDown Payment Required
7July 1May 17June 112.5%
4July 1May 17June 120%