Issue/Question
When can I enroll in a Payment Plan?
Environment
- Billing
- SDePay
- NelNet Payment Plan
Cause
Payment plans through SDePay and NelNet is the preferred payment plan.
Resolution
- Enroll through SDePay and NelNet by the enrollment dates
Nelnet Payment Plan dates to Enroll by:
Summer 2026 (Open 5/1/26)
| Enrollment Period |
Required Down Payment |
Number of Payments |
Payment Months |
Payment Date |
| May 1-May 22 |
35% |
2 |
June & July |
5th |
| May 1-June 10 |
50% |
1 |
July Only |
5th |
Fall 2026 (Open 07/20/26)
| Enrollment Period |
Required Down Payment |
Number of Payments |
Payment Months |
Payment Date |
| July 20-July 31 |
none |
4 |
Aug-Nov |
5th |
| July 20-Aug 24 |
none |
3 |
Sept-Nov |
5th |
| July 20-Sep 4 |
35% |
2 |
Oct-Nov |
5th |
Spring 2027 (Open 11/16/26)
| Enrollment Period |
Required Down Payment |
Number of Payments |
Payment Months |
Payment Date |
| Nov 16-Dec 31 |
none |
4 |
Jan-Apr |
5th |
| Nov 16-Jan 11 |
none |
3 |
Feb-Apr |
5th |
| Nov 16-Jan 21 |
35% |
2 |
Mar-Apr |
5th |
Please contact the Cashier's Office 605-642-6531 if you need further assistance.