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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
Choose Your Payment Method
- Automatic payment from checking or savings account (ACH)
- Automatic payment from credit card/debit card (An additional fee will be assessed for using a debit/credit card)
Scheduled payments are processed 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 nr.edu
- Log on to MYACCOUNTS and click on SIS (Student Information System)
- Select “My Student Information” tile
- Under Finances, click on Apply for a Payment Plan
- 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.
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
Spring 2025
Plans open for enrollment starting November 6, 2024
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6-Dec 5 | 20% | 5 | Dec-April |
| Dec 6-Jan 7 | 20% | 4 | Jan-April |
| Jan 8-Feb 6 | 40% | 3 | Feb-April |
Summer 2025
Plans open for enrollment starting April 1, 2025
| 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 2025
Plans open for enrollment starting July 1, 2025
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1-July 7 | 20% | 4 | July-Oct |
| July 8-Aug 7 | 40% | 3 | Aug-Oct |
| Aug 8-Sept 5 | 60% | 2 | Sept & Oct |