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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 with service fee of 2.85%
Payments are processed on the 15th of each month
*Transaction fees apply
Costs to Participate
- $50 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log into MYNEST
- Click on “MY PAYMENT AND BILLING”
- Click on “PROCEED TO PROCESSOR”; and
- Select “Set Up a Payment Plan”
Steps to Adjust Balances
- Log in to Nelnet Account
- Next to the Payment Plan Agreement click “Actions”
- Click “Adjust Balance”
- Proceed to apply adjustment
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
Fall 2024
Payment plans available April 15, 2024
| Last day to enroll online | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|
| May 11 | 6 | May 15-October 15 |
| June 13 | 5 | June 15-October 15 |
| July 11 | 4 | July 15-October 15 |
| Aug 11 | 3 | August 15-October 15 |
Spring 2025
Payment plans available October 18, 2024
| Last day to enroll online | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | 6 | November 15-April 15 |
| Dec 12 | 5 | December 15-April 15 |
| Jan 11 | 4 | January 15-April 15 |
| Feb 13 | 3 | February 15-April 15 |