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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 payment from checking or savings account (ACH)
• Automatic payment from credit or debit card
• Regularly scheduled payments will process on the 15th of the month
Cost to Participate
• $45 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement
• $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
• Click ‘Enroll Today’ and log in to your student account
• Click on Student – Student Account
• Click on Nelnet Enterprise Portal
Students & Authorized Payers
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 on June 15, 2024
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15-July 11 | none | 6 | July-Dec | 15th |
| July 12-August 6 | 10% | 5 | Aug-Dec | 15th |
| Aug 7-Sept 5 | 20% | 4 | Sept-Dec | 15th |
| Sept 6- Oct 3 | 40% | 3 | Oct-Dec | 15th |
| Oct 4- Nov 5 | 60% | 2 | Nov & Dec | 15th |
| Nov 6- Dec 5 | 80% | 1 | December only | 15th |
Spring 2025
Payment plans available on December 6, 2024
| Enrollment Dates | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6-Dec 12 | none | 6 | Dec-May | 15th |
| Dec 13- Jan 6 | 10% | 5 | Jan-May | 15th |
| Jan 7-Feb 6 | 20% | 4 | Feb-May | 15th |
| Feb 7- March 6 | 40% | 3 | March-May | 15th |
| March 7-April 4 | 60% | 2 | April & May | 15th |
| April 5-May 6 | 80% | 1 | May only | 15th |
NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately. Changes to your registration or adjustments to your financial aid could have an impact on your Nelnet agreement. You should review your payment agreement to verify if adjustments have been to your Nelnet balance. Access your Nelnet agreement from Student Self Service Banner using the steps to enroll shown above. Your balance will automatically be adjusted with all charges and credits made to your student account. Your payment plan includes financial aid, tuition, residence, board, etc.