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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 (an additional fee will be assessed)
Payments are automatically processed on the 5th of each month
Cost to Participate
- $50 nonrefundable enrollment fee for 1-6 month plans, per semester
- $65 nonrefundable enrollment fee for 7 month plans, per semester
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log in to portal.urbancollege.edu
- Click on Financial
- Click on Billing
- Click on the Nelnt link and pay in full or enroll in a payment plan
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 Party.
- 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.
Prior term balance
If you have a prior term balance check the Nelnet website for a PD (past due) payment plan. If you have questions, please contact Karen Lucas at [email protected].
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 2025
Payment plans available on July 21, 2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of payments |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | 10% | 5 |
| January 26, 2026 | 10% | 3 |
Spring 2026
Payment plans available on November 12, 2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments |
|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | 10% | 5 |
| July 26, 2026 | 10% | 3 |
Summer 2026
Payment plans available on April 15, 2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 10% | 5 |
| September 24, 2026 | 10% | 3 |