How do I set up a payment plan?

Nelnet Payment Plans

We want to help students and their families manage their cost of attendance. To do this, we've partnered with Nelnet to offer interest-free monthly payment options. 

Nelnet's plans divide tuition and fees into monthly payments. They offer semester-based plans for the fall, spring, and summer.

You must choose and establish a plan with Nelnet before the tuition due date. This ensures you meet your financial obligation to Lesley. Each plan requires a non-refundable $45 enrollment fee. This fee is due to Nelnet with the first payment. Nelnet accepts electronic checks/Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments. They also accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa for an additional fee. You can submit this fee when you enroll for a plan online through our Student Account Center (SAC). 

To visit the SAC, log into Self-Service at lesley.edu/selfservice. In the Financial Information menu, select "Finances" and then "View My Billing." After you've logged in, you'll be greeted by the SAC homepage. From here, you can set up (or manage) your payment plan.  

Need help getting started? We've included a video walkthrough from Nelnet at the of this article, with annotated screenshots below.

Payment Plan Setup

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1. Click "Set up a Payment Plan" on your Nelnet home page. 

2. When prompted, select an academic term for your payment plan, then click "Begin."

3. Review your contact information for accuracy. Use the "Edit Details" button if you need to make changes.

4. Enter the total amount you owe for the current term or verify the pre-populated amount.

5. On the plan option section, select the payment plan type that best fits your needs. 

6. Note the one-time enrollment fee and click "OK" to accept and proceed.

7. Enter your bank account or credit card information. You can avoid extra fees by using a bank account instead of a credit card.

8. Confirm your payment information and review your full payment schedule. 

9. Double-check all details, agree to the terms and conditions, and click "Authorize." 

10. Verify your payment account for the down payment (and select "Change" if you need to change it), then click "Got it" to complete the setup.

Video Walkthrough