Paying tuition and fees over time can make costs more manageable. Students and their authorized payers are eligible to enroll in a payment plan. You'll need to sign up for a new plan every semester to continue paying monthly.
Plan Dates and Deadlines
Payment Plan | Enrollment Opens | Deadline to Sign Up | Automatic Payment Processing Dates |
---|---|---|---|
4-Payment Plan (lowest payments) |
Dec. 7 | Jan. 4 (Closed) | Jan. 5 Feb. 5 Mar. 5 Apr. 5 |
3-Payment Plan | Dec. 7 | Feb. 4 (Closed) | Feb. 5 Mar. 5 Apr. 5 |
2-Payment Plan | Feb. 9 | March 4 | Mar. 5 Apr. 5 |
Terms
Dates and terms may be subject to change.
Instructions
Students
- Students log in to Buff Portal.
- Search for "payment plan" and click "Tuition & Fees."
- Click "Balance Summary" and then "View Payment Plans."
Authorized Payers
- Log in to CUBill&Pay.
- Select "Payment Plan" on the left menu.
- Choose a plan and select "Sign Up for New Payment Plan."
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 U.S. checking or savings account (eCheck). A nonrefundable 2.85% service fee applies to all credit and debit transactions (charged by NelNet Campus Commerce).
Why are payment plans blocked or unavailable to me? Why am I not eligible for a payment plan?
Either you owe less than $250 on your tuition bill or the payment plan enrollment period has closed.
What does rebalance mean? Why do I have to rebalance my plan?
If the balance due on your bill changes for any reason (i.e., adding or dropping a class) your monthly payments will need to be redistributed, or "rebalanced," evenly across the remaining months of your payment plan.
Why am I still getting bill notifications by email even though I'm on a payment plan?
You will continue to receive ebill notifications until the bill is paid in full.