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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
Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 1st, 2nd, 5th,15th, 17th or 20th each month.
Credit and debit cards will have a fully disclosed processing fee
Cost to Participate
- $40 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $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 onto The Nest (nest.sju.edu)
- Go to the Students tab
- Under Student Services & Resources, Tuition Information section
- Billing, Payments and Payment plans
Once your profile is set up, you can enroll in a payment plan, make a payment, or setup an authorized payer who can create a plan for your balance
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.
Important Plan Dates:
Summer 2025 Payment Plans
Payment plans available April 15, 2025
| Monthly payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | April 15 | May 15 | May 17 |
| 3 | May 16 | June 13 | June 17 |
| 2 | June 14 | July 15 | July 17 |
Employer Deferral Plans for 2025-2026
| Semester | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | Payment Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | July 15 | Nov 18 | Feb 15 |
| Spring 2026 | Dec 1 | March 30 | July 2 |
| Summer 2026 | April 1 | July 15 | Oct 15 |
Fall 2025 Payment Plans
Plans available beginning July 15, 2025
| Monthly Payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | July 15 | July 30 | Aug 1 |
| 5 | July 15 | Aug 14 | Aug 17 |
| 4 | July 31 | Aug 28 | Sept 1 |
| 4 | Aug 15 | Sept 15 | Sept 17 |
| 3 | Aug 18 | Sept 29 | Oct 1 |
| 3 | Aug 18 | Oct 15 | Oct 17 |
Spring 2026 Payment Plans
Payment plans available December 1, 2025
| Monthly payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 | Jan 5 |
| 5 | Dec 1 | Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| 4 | Dec 1 | Feb 1 | Feb 5 |
| 4 | Dec 1 | Feb 15 | Feb 20 |
| 3 | Dec 1 | March 1 | March 5 |
| 3 | Dec 1 | March 17 | March 20 |
Summer 2026 Payment Plans
Payment plans available April 15, 2026
| Monthly payments | Enrollment Opens | Last Date to Enroll | First Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | April 15 | May 14 | May 17 |
| 3 | April 15 | June 15 | June 17 |
| 2 | April 15 | July 15 | July 17 |