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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 (additional fees will be assessed)

Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.

Cost to Participate

  • $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per semester (ACH & credit card)
  • $3 nonrefundable enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
  • $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned

Steps to Enroll

  • Go to www.rlc.edu
  • Select “Self Service”
  • Log in with your username and password
  • Go to Finances Tab
  • Select “Make A Payment”
  • Create your Nelnet Account (For first time Nelnet users only)

Target Dates to Enroll By:

Spring 2023

Payment plans available October 1, 2022 – March 10, 2023
Payments in full available October 1, 2022 – May 5, 2023

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Nov 19none5Dec-April
Dec 15none4Jan-April
Jan 13none3Feb-April
Feb 1750%2March & April
March 1050%1April only

Summer 2023

Payment plans available February 1, 2023 – June 9, 2023
Payments in full available February 1, 2023 – July 28, 2023

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
March 17none3April-June
April 21none2May & June
May 15none2June & July
June 950%1July only

Fall 2023

Payment plans available March 1, 2023 – September 16, 2023
Payments in full available March 1, 2023 – December 2, 2023

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
May 14none5June-Oct
June 16none4July-Oct
July 15none3Aug-Oct
Aug 31none2Sept & Oct
Sept 1650%1October only

Spring 2024

Payment plans available October 1, 2023 – February 13, 2024
Payments in full available October 1, 2023 – May 5, 2024

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
Nov 15none5Dec-April
Dec 15none4Jan-April
Jan 19none3Feb-April
Feb 1350%1April only

Summer 2024

Payment plans available February 4, 2024 – June 10, 2024
Payments in full available February 4, 2024 – August 1, 2024

Last Day to Enroll OnlineRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of Payments
March 18none3April-June
April 15none2May & June
May 15none2June & July
June 1050%1July only

NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately!

BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online.

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 access or set up their account first and then add you as an Authorized Payer.