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Drop the Tuition Payment Stress, Not the Class.
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 2.35%
*Transaction fees apply with card payments
Payments are automatically processed on the 15th or last day of the month
Cost to Participate
- $55 nonrefundable enrollment fee for Fall or Spring only plans
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Click “Enroll Today”
- Log in or Create an Account
- Proceed to Enroll
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 2026
Payment plans available July 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | none | 6 | July 15-Dec 15 |
| Aug 13 | none | 5 | Aug 15-Dec 15 |
| Sept 11 | none | 4 | Sept 15-Dec 15 |
| Oct 5 | 25% | 3 | Oct 15-Dec 15 |
| Plans open on July 14, 2026 | |||
| July 29 | none | 6 | July 31-Dec 31 |
Spring 2027
Payment plans available November 1, 2026
| Last day to enroll | Down payment required | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | none | 6 | Dec 15-May 15 |
| Dec 11 | none | 6 | Dec 15-May 15 |
| Jan 13 | none | 5 | Jan 15-May 15 |
| Feb 11 | none | 4 | Feb 15-May 15 |
| March 4 | 25% | 3 | March 15-May 15 |
Before proceeding, please read the following:
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.