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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 may be assessed.)
Cost to Participate
- $40, $35, or $30 enrollment fee per semester depending on the number of payments.
- Up to $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Payers must have 50% of their tuition paid and be current on the payment plan prior to the guarantee date. If not, the payment plan will be terminated on the guarantee date. All funds collected will be remitted to the institution.
If additional classes are added after enrollment in the payment plan, payers must ensure that at least 50% of the updated tuition balance is paid by the guarantee date to remain eligible.
Online payments will not be allowed within one week of the guarantee date.
Simple Steps to Enroll
Steps to enroll:
- Log into MDConnect
- Select the “Financial Account” tile
- Select the “Make a Payment” tab
- Check the “Pay” checkbox for each individual charge
- Select “Nelnet” as your payment method
- Select the “Continue” button
- Follow steps to create a Payment plan through Nelnet
Target Dates To Enroll By
Fall 2025
Payments are processed on the 25th of each month.
Payment plan available on May 24th, 2025.
Guarantee Date: 09/05/2025
Last day to increase: 08/28/2025
Last day to decrease/terminate: 10/30/2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23 | none | 4 | July-Oct | $30 |
| Aug 14 | 25% | 3 | Aug-Oct | $35 |
| Aug 28 | 50% | 2 | Sept & Oct | $40 |
Fall 2025 - Mini Term
Payments are processed on the 25th of each month.
Payment plan available on September 5th, 2025.
Guarantee Date: 10/09/2025
Last day to increase: 10/02/2025
Last day to decrease/terminate: 12/03/2025
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 16 | 25% | 2 | Sept & Oct | $40 |
| Oct 2 | 50% | 1 | October only | $40 |
Spring 2026
Payments are processed on the 25th of each month.
Payment plan available on October 20th, 2025.
Guarantee Date: 1/16/2026
Last day to increase: 1/10/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 3/12/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21 | none | 4 | Nov-Feb | $30 |
| Dec 16 | 25% | 3 | Dec-Feb | $35 |
| Jan 10 | 50% | 2 | Jan & Feb | $40 |
Spring 2026 - Mini Term
Payment plan available on January 17th, 2026.
Guarantee Date: 2/10/2026
Last day to increase: 2/3/2026
Last day to decrease/terminate: 4/8/2026
| Last Day to Enroll Online | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3 | 50% | 1 | February only | $40 |
Note: All down payments and enrollment fees will be processed immediately.
Maximum Amount to Budget
The maximum amount you may budget is $4500, any amount over this will be added to your down payment.