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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/debit card (An additional fee will be assessed)
Payments are processed automatically on the 5th or 20th of each month.
Cost to Participate
- $35, $40, or $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester depending on the number of payments
- Up to a $30 nonrefundable fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to myOFTC DASHBOARD
- Click on the OFTC SOAR app
- Locate the Financial Aid tile
- Click on “View Balance/Pay”
- Click “Pay Now”
- Select desired term for payment
- Select “Pay by Payment Plan with Nelnet”
Need some help setting up a payment plan?
*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
Fall 2025
Payment plans are available on July 07, 2025
Payers must have 50% of their balance paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution.
If additional charges are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.
Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.
Guarantee Date: 09/15/2025
Last day to increase: 09/08/2025
Last day to decrease/terminate: 11/10/2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11 | 33% | 4 | Aug-Nov | $35 |
| Aug 30 | 50% | 3 | Sept-Nov | $40 |
| Sept 8 | 50% | 2 | Oct & Nov | $45 |
Spring 2026
Payment plans are available on November 11, 2025
Payers must have 50% of their balance paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution.
If additional charges are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.
Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.
Guarantee Date: 02/02/2026
Last day to increase: 01/26/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 03/31/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23 | 25% | 3 | Jan-March | $40 |
| Jan 24 | 50% | 2 | Feb & March | $45 |
| Jan 26 | 50% | 1 | March only | $45 |
Summer 2026
Payment plans are available on March 31, 2026
Payers must have 50% of their balance paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution.
If additional charges are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.
Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.
Guarantee Date: 06/08/2026
Last day to increase: 06/01/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 08/04/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | 25% | 3 | May-July | $40 |
| May 30 | 50% | 2 | June & July | $45 |
| June 1 | 50% | 1 | July only | $45 |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately.