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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
Payments processed on the 5th of each month.
Cost to Participate
- $35, $40 or $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester depending on the number of payments
- $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Steps to Enroll
- Log in to the my.nfc.edu portal
- Click purple Ellucian Banner Icon
- Go to Student Tab; Click Registration Status
- Click Pay Fees Online
- Select term
- Click on Setup NELNET Payment Plan
- Fill out form to Create Account; Submit
Click here for a step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate these steps.
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 2024
Payment plan available on April 8, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (Processed Immediately) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25 | 25% | 3 | May-July | $40 |
| May 24 | 50% | 2 | June & July | $45 |
Fall 2024 l
Payment plan available on July 8, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (Processed Immediately) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30 | none | 4 | Aug-Nov | $35 |
| Aug 19 | 25% | 3 | Sept-Nov | $40 |
| Sept 3 | 50% | 2 | Oct & Nov | $45 |
Fall 2024 ll
Payment plan available September 3, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (Processed Immediately) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 26 | 25% | 3 | Oct-Dec | $40 |
| Oct 21 | 50% | 2 | Nov & Dec | $45 |
Spring 2025 l
Payment plan available October 28, 2024.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (Processed Immediately) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | none | 4 | Dec-March | $35 |
| Dec 13 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March | $40 |
| Jan 21 | 33% | 2 | Feb & March | $45 |
Spring 2025 ll
Payment plan available January 30, 2025.
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment (Processed Immediately) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 | 25% | 3 | March-May | $40 |
| March 19 | 50% | 2 | April & May | $45 |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately!
The maximum amount a student may budget is $4,500, any amount over this will be added to the down payment.
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.
• 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