Nelnet Payment Plan

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Paying for the rising cost of a college education is a concern for nearly every student and family. To help you meet your educational expenses, the University of Louisville is pleased to offer Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) as a convenient budget plan. This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges and there is no credit check. Enrollment in this plan is easy and available online.

Payment MethodsCost to Participate

Automatic Bank Payments (ACH)

Credit Card/ Debit Card

  •  $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee
  • $30 returned payment fee, should a payment be returned by your financial institution

Manage your payment plan 

Target Enrollment Dates

Fall 2025

Payment plan available on July 14, 2025

Last Day to EnrollRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
Aug. 6, 202520%4Aug - Nov$30
Sept. 3, 202525%3Sept - Nov$30

NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately.

Spring 2026

Payment plan available on December 1, 2025

 Last Day to EnrollRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
 Jan. 6, 202620%4Jan - April$30
 Feb. 5, 202625%3Feb - April$30

NOTEAll down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately                                          

Summer 2026

Payment plan available on April 20, 2026

Last Day to EnrollRequired Down PaymentNumber of PaymentsMonths of PaymentsEnrollment Fee
June 4, 202633%2June & July$30
June 19, 202650%1July$30

 NOTE: All down payments and enrollment fees are processed immediately.

My College Payment Plan

Questions?

Contact NBS Customer Service Representatives 24/7 at 1-800-609-8056 or bursar@louisville.edu or 502-852-6503 during normal hours of operation.

How to Enroll

  1. Visit www.ulink.louisville.edu
  2. Select the "Financial Account" tile
  3. Select "Payment Plan"
  4. Setup Nelnet Payment Plan on Nelnet Portal

Payment plans are for CURRENT semester tuition/fees expenses ONLY.
For detailed information on deadlines, payment plan fees, down payments and other inquiries about the plan, please visit: mycollegepaymentplan.com or call 502-852-6503.