Payment Plan
Make College Easier to Pay For with a Tuition Payment Plan
Questions? We Can Help! Call 800.609.8056Make 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!
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Payment Methods (must be established with a domestic/American account and/or credit card)
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card (An additional fee may be assessed)
Cost to Participate
- $60, $70, or $75 enrollment fee
- $30 returned payment fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Log on to SWORDS. After successful SWORDS login:
- Under Student Accounts, click on Nelnet Payment Plan
- You are then redirected to the FACTS Management Co NBS e-Cashier Automatic Payment Program for MGA where you will follow the steps to complete your online payment setup.
Payment Plan Benefits
- Easy online enrollment
- Flexible payment options
- No interest
Target Dates To Enroll By
IMPORTANT NOTE. These target dates are set by Nelnet and are specific to the Nelnet payment plan. Be sure to review MGA's Academic Calendar for payment deadlines. Once you are enrolled in a Nelnet payment plan for the semester, your registration schedule is protected from schedule drop.
- Nelnet payments are processed on the 5th or 20th of each month
- http://www.mycollegepaymentplan.com/mga
- The maximum amount you may budget is $5,500, any amount over this will be added to your down payment
- If your payments do not process accordingly, your payment plan may be terminated
- You must have at least 50% of your payment plan paid for by Nelnet's 'Guaranteed Date' (5 business days after the last day to enroll), otherwise, your payment plan will be terminated
| Enrollment deadline | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Payment Months | Payment Dates | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 3 |
None | 4 | Dec. - Mar. | 5th | $60 |
|
Dec. 16 |
None | 4 | Dec. - Mar. | 20th | $60 |
|
Dec. 23 |
25% | 3 | Jan. - Mar. | 5th | $70 |
|
Jan. 8 |
25% | 3 | Jan. - Mar. | 20th | $70 |
|
Jan. 20 |
50% | 2 | Feb. & Mar. | 5th | $75 |
|
Jan. 20 |
50% | 2 | Feb. & Mar. | 20th | $75 |
| Enrollment Deadline | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 18 |
50% | 2 | Mar. & Apr. | 28th | $75 |
| Enrollment Deadline | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Payment Months | Payment Dates | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Apr. 1 |
none | 4 | Apr. - Jul. | 5th | $60 |
|
Apr. 16 |
none | 4 | Apr. - Jul. | 20th | $60 |
| Apr. 14 | 25% | 3 | May - Jul. | 5th | $70 |
| May 5 | 25% | 3 | May - Jul. | 20th | $70 |
| May 20 | 50% | 2 | Jun. & Jul. | 5th | $75 |
| May 20 | 50% | 2 | Jun. & Jul. | 20th | $75 |
| May 20 | 50% | 1 | Jul. only | 5th | $75 |
| May 20 | 50% | 1 | Jul. only | 20th | $75 |
| Enrollment Deadline | Required Down Payment (IMMEDIATE) | Number of Payments | Months of Payments | Payment Dates | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jun. 17 |
50% | 2 | Jul. & Aug. | 20th | $75 |
