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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
Payments are processed automatically on the 1st or the 15th of each month.
Cost to Participate
• $88 enrollment fee for annual payment plans
• $60 enrollment fee for semester payment plans
• Up to $30 returned payment fee
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.
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.
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
Annual 2024-2025
Payment plans available on June 1, 2024
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11 | none | 12 | July-June | 15 |
| Aug 13 | none | 11 | Aug-June | 15 |
| Aug 29 | none | 10 | Sept-June | 1 |
| Sept 27 | none | 9 | Oct-June | 1 |
| Oct 30 | none | 8 | Nov-June | 1 |
| Nov 27 | none | 7 | Dec-June | 1 |
| Dec 27 | none | 6 | Jan-June | 1 |
Fall 2024
Payment plans available on June 1, 2024
| Last day to enroll | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11 | none | 6 | July-Dec | 15 |
| July 30 | none | 5 | Aug-Dec | 1 |
| Aug 29 | none | 4 | Sept-Dec | 1 |
| Sept 27 | none | 3 | Oct-Dec | 1 |
| Oct 30 | none | 2 | Nov & Dec | 1 |
Winter 2025
Payment plans available December 1, 2024
| Last day to enroll | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27 | none | 5 | Jan-May | 1 |
| Jan 30 | none | 4 | Feb-May | 1 |
| Feb 27 | none | 3 | March-May | 1 |
| March 28 | none | 2 | April & May | 1 |