With a flexible monthly payment plan—serviced by Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS)—you can spread out your tuition costs over time. It’s simple, interest-free, and tailored to fit your semester schedule. This plan is managed by Nelnet, not the University.
Benefits
- No debt – not a loan
- No interest or finance charges
- No credit check
- $34 enrollment fee per semester
- Full payment option available (no fee)
Payment Options
- Bank account (checking/savings)
- You must have a U.S. primary address and use a U.S. bank account to enroll.
- Credit or debit card
- Check with your bank before using a debit card—daily limits may affect payment success
Plan Flexibility and Adjustments
- Covers one semester at a time
- Adjust contract amount based on your estimated costs
- Monthly payments may change after financial aid is applied
- You’ll be notified of any changes
- Cancel the plan if new payments are unmanageable
How to Enroll in the Nelnet Payment Plan
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E-Services
Log in to E-Services
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Bills and Payment
Find Bills and Payments on the left side navigation.
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Payment Plan Selection
Click on Payment Plan (underneath Bills/Payments) to enroll or manage Nelnet/FACTS Payment Plan
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Semester
Select your semester
- You’ll see a list of terms that are currently eligible for enrollment or plan management
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Payment Amount
Set your payment amount.
- You can adjust the total based on what you expect to owe
- If your plan starts before the semester begins, your monthly payments will be divided evenly
- Need to make changes? Contact Nelnet at 800-609-8056
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Payments
Payments are auto-deducted monthly on the 5th
- If failed, reattempted on the 20th
- Returned payments = $30 fee
- Returned payment fees are automatically deducted from the account you have provided.
Note:
- If the charges for your registered courses have already posted, they’ll appear automatically when setting up your plan. You can still adjust the amount based on your estimated out-of-pocket costs.
- A U.S. primary address and U.S. bank account are required to set up a payment plan.
Payment Adjustments after Financial Aid
After financial aid is applied, your actual balance may change. If that happens:
- Your remaining monthly payments will be adjusted to match your updated balance
- You’ll be notified of any changes before the next payment
- If the new amount causes financial hardship, you can cancel your plan before the next payment is processed
Important Reminders
- Monitor your University and Nelnet balances
- Enrollment and returned payment fees may change
- Interest earned on custodial funds goes to Nelnet
- Contact Nelnet or University Cashiers for help