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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
Fully disclosed processing fee applies to credit/debit payments
All scheduled payments are automatically withdrawn
Cost to Participate
- $40 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.
- Log in at www.MICA.edu
- Go to myMICA
- Select Student Resources
- Select Student Service Center
- Select Student Finance Links
- Then Select MICA payment plan/One-time payments
- Set up 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 2023 Low Residency Degree Program
Payment Plan available on June 15, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | April 15-May 27 | none |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 22 | 25% |
| 2 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 29 | none |
Summer 2023 MPS Programs
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 1 | Aug 1 | March 15-April 27 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 28-May 20 | 25% |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 28-May 27 | none |
| 2 | July 1 | Aug 1 | May 27-June 22 | 33.3% |
Summer 2023 Open Studies Summer Travel Only
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | April 25 | Aug 25 | Feb 1-April 21 | none |
| 4 | May 25 | Aug 25 | April 22-May 16 | 20% |
Summer 2023 Open Studies Summer Class Baltimore
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-May 23 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | May 24-June 14 | 20% |
Summer 2023 PreCollege
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Aug 1 | March 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
| 6 | Aug 1 | Jan 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
| 4 | Aug 1 | Nov 1 | April 1-July 10 | 10% |
Fall 2023 Degree Programs
Payment Plan available on June 15, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Aug 1 | Dec 1 | June 15-July 28 | none |
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | July 29-Aug 23 | 20% |
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | July 29-Aug 30 | none |
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 31-Sept 28 | none |
Fall 2023 MPS Programs
Payment Plan available July 15, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sept 1 | Dec 1 | July 15-Aug 30 | none |
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 31-Sept 21 | 25% |
| 3 | Oct 1 | Dec 1 | Aug 31-Sept 28 | none |
| 2 | Nov 1 | Dec 1 | Sept 22-Oct 23 | 33.3% |
Fall 2023 Open Studies
Payment Plan available July 15, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sept 25 | Dec 25 | July 15-Sept 21 | none |
| 3 | Oct 25 | Dec 25 | Sept 22-Oct 146 | 25% |
Spring 2024 Degree Programs
Payment Plan available November 23, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jan 1 | May 1 | Nov 23-Dec 28 | none |
| 4 | Feb 1 | May 1 | Dec 29-Jan 30 | none |
| 3 | March 1 | May 1 | Jan 31-Feb 28 | none |
| 3 | March 1 | May 1 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | 20% |
Spring 2024 MPS Programs
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 1 | April 1 | Nov 23-Dec 28 | none |
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Dec 29-Jan 30 | none |
| 3 | Feb 1 | April 1 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | 25% |
| 2 | March 1 | April 1 | Jan 24-Feb 21 | 33.3% |
Spring 2024 Open Studies
Payment Plan available on November 23, 2023.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 25 | April 25 | Nov 23-Jan 23 | none |
| 3 | Feb 25 | April 25 | Jan 24-Feb 14 | 25% |
Summer 2024 Low Residency Degree Program
Payment Plan available on May 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | June 1 | Sept 1 | May 1-May 30 | none |
| 4 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 28-June 20 | 25% |
| 3 | July 1 | Sept 1 | May 31-June 27 | none |
Summer 2024 MPS Programs
Payment Plan available on April 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | May 1 | Aug 1 | April 1-April 29 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 30 | none |
| 3 | June 1 | Aug 1 | April 30-May 22 | 25% |
| 2 | July 1 | Aug 1 | May 23-June 20 | 33.3% |
Summer 2024 Open Studies Summer Class Baltimore
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-May 23 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | May 24-June 13 | 20% |
Summer 2024 Open Studies Summer Travel Only
Payment Plan available on February 1, 2024.
| Monthly Payments | First Payment Due | Final Payment Due | Enrollment Window | Down Payment Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | May 25 | Sept 25 | Feb 1-April 23 | none |
| 4 | June 25 | Sept 25 | April 24-May 16 | 20% |