Payment Plan

Enroll in the Payment Plan

NOVA offers a Payment Plan to make tuition more manageable:

  • The sooner you enroll, the lower your payments will be.
  • When current on your plan payments, your classes are protected from being dropped for non-payment.

Get started by watching this video:

Need Help?

For assistance enrolling in a payment plan:

For Fall 2026

For Fall 2026, NOVA offers:

  • Six bi-monthly payment options
  • Six monthly payment options

Enter the Fall 2026 Payment Plan early to take advantage of plan options with zero down payment.

My College Payment Plan

For Summer 2026

For Summer 2026, NOVA offers:

  • Four bi-monthly payment options
  • Four monthly payment options

My College Payment Plan

About the Payment Plan

  • No interest charges
  • No credit check required
  • One-time enrollment fee applies

Enrollment Fee

When you enroll, Nelnet charges a fee:

  • $30 for most plans
  • $45 for Semi-Monthly plans with more than 6 payments

Automatic Adjustments

Your payment plan updates automatically if:

  • You add or drop classes
  • Your financial aid amount changes

Processing time for changes:

  • Increases: 10 business days
  • Decreases: 2 business days

Extend Your Payment Date

You may request up to a 5-day extension for a scheduled payment:

  • Make the request online in your Nelnet account, or call Nelnet.
  • Request must be made at least 2 business days before the scheduled date.
  • Available up to two times per semester.

Returned Payment Fee

Nelnet charges a $30 non-refundable fee for each returned payment, including:

  • Non-sufficient funds
  • Closed bank or credit card account
  • Incorrect account number
  • Stop payment

Failure to Deposit and Re-Enrollment

If your payment plan is terminated due to a failed deposit, your classes are at risk of being dropped. Options:

  • Enrollment still open: Re-enroll in a new payment plan with a new down payment and enrollment fee.
  • Enrollment closed: Pay NOVA directly for all remaining amounts due.

Monitor Your Account

Be sure to regularly check:

  • Your Nelnet payment plan account
  • Your college enrollment status
  • Your NOVA email for updates from Nelnet or NOVA
  • Your SIS message center

Important: Some deadlines (terminating a plan, changing payments, and other key dates) cannot be adjusted.