Payment Plans

When can I enroll in a payment plan?

Summer 2022 Payment Plans Open April 18–June 4 (See Specific Dates)

If you would like to continue paying tuition and fees on a monthly basis, you must re-enroll in a payment plan each semester or term (fall, spring, summer).

Summer 2022 Payment Plan Dates
Number of Payments	First Day to Enroll	Last Day to Enroll	Payment Processing Dates
Three (3) payments	Apr. 18	May 4	May 5 June 5 July 5
Two (2) Payments	Apr. 1	June 4	June 5 July 5

Dates may be subject to change.

Fall 2022 Payment Plans Open June 7–Sept. 5 (See Specific Dates)

If you would like to continue paying tuition and fees on a monthly basis, you must re-enroll in a payment plan each semester or term (fall, spring, summer).

Fall 2022 Payment Plan Dates
Payment Plan	Enrollment Period	Number of Payments	Payment Processing Dates
Five (5) payments	June 7	Aug. 4	Aug. 5 Sept. 5 Oct. 5 Nov. 5 Dec. 5
Four (4) payments	June 7	Sept. 4	Sept. 5 Oct. 5 Nov. 5 Dec. 5
Three (3) payments*	Sept. 7	Oct. 4	Oct. 5 Nov. 5 Dec. 5
Two (2) payments*	Oct. 7 (tentative)	Nov. 4	Nov. 5 Dec. 5

*Late and finance charges may apply if you enroll in a payment plan after the due date listed on your bill

Dates may be subject to change.

Spring 2022 Payment Plans (Closed)

Spring 2022 Payment Plan Dates
Number of Payments	First Day to Enroll	Last Day to Enroll	Payment Processing Dates
Four (4) payments	Dec. 7	Jan. 4	Jan. 5 Feb. 5 Mar. 5 Apr. 5
Three (3) payments	Dec. 7	Feb. 4	Feb. 5 Mar. 5 Apr. 5
Two (2) Payments*	Feb. 9	Mar. 4	Mar. 5 Apr. 5

*Late and finance charges may apply if you enroll in a payment plan after the due date listed on your bill

Dates may be subject to change.

What are the payment plan terms and am I eligible to participate?

A $25 nonrefundable enrollment fee applies per term: fall, spring and summer. This fee is charged by NelNet Business Solutions at the time you enroll in a plan.
A $30 returned payment fee applies if a payment plan payment is returned.
No interest accrues while enrolled in a payment plan.
If you haven’t enrolled in a payment plan by the first due date of the semester, you may be assessed a late fee and a finance charge.
A minimum tuition and fee balance of $250 is necessary to participate.
You will continue to receive bill notifications via email while participating in a payment plan.
Your payments will be automatically deducted on the 5th of the month from the account you designated at the time of enrollment each semester. You do not need to log in to make a payment.
You must re-enroll in a payment plan each semester if you would like to continue paying your bill on a monthly basis.
Dates may be subject to change.

How do I enroll for a payment plan?

Students: Go to the Tuition & Fee card in Buff Portal. Select "Balance Summary" and then "View Payment Plans." Choose a plan and select "Sign Up for New Payment Plan." (A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $25 applies.)

Authorized Payers: Log in to CUBill&Pay and select "Payment Plan" on the left. Choose a plan and select "Sign Up for New Payment Plan." (A nonrefundable enrollment fee of $25 applies per plan per term.)

Visit the How-Tos webpage for full instructions.

FAQs

What payment methods do you accept?

Payments are made through automatic deduction from either a checking or savings account or a debit or credit card. The most cost effective option is to set up payments from a traditional checking or savings account (eCheck). We also accept credit or debit cards, however, a nonrefundable 2.75% service fee applies to all credit and debit transactions (charged by NelNet Campus Commerce). Please note: Effective June 1, 2022, this service fee for debit and credit card transactions will increase from 2.75% to 2.85%. The rate adjustment by NelNet Campus Commerce is a result of fee increases imposed upon them (as well as many other providers) by major credit card companies earlier this year. You can avoid this fee by paying with eCheck.

Why are payment plans blocked or unavailable to me? Why am I not eligible for a payment plan?

It could be for one of the following reasons:

You are enrolled in study abroad.
You are enrolled in a Specialized Program like MS-EE on Coursera, MS-DS on Coursera, or MATL.
You owe less than $250 on your tuition bill.
The payment plan enrollment period is closed.

Why do I have to rebalance my plan? What does rebalance mean?

If your balance due changes, your payment plan needs to be recalculated ("rebalanced") so that your monthly payments are adjusted evenly again to account for the increase or decrease of your overall bill. See How to Rebalance a Payment Plan.

Why am I still getting bill notifications by email?

Even though you or an authorized payer are enrolled in a payment plan, you will continue to receive ebill notifications until the balance is paid.

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