Payment Options
We offer several ways to pay. You can pay your tuition online, or choose to enroll in one of our payment plans for greater flexibility.
Make a Payment
You can make a tuition payment online by logging into your Self Service account.
- After logging in, select the “Student Finance”.
- Select “Make a Payment” located on right side of the screen.
This will take you to the Student Finance view where you may make a payment by selecting and unselecting the term you would like to pay for.
Payment Plans
Middlesex College is partnering with Nelnet Campus Commerce to offer students a payment plan option to make college more affordable.
Benefits of a Payment Plan
- Easy Enrollment: Secure and Simple enrollment through your Self Service account.
- Flexible Payment Options: Payments can be made with credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) and with E-check payment by providing your savings or checking bank account info.
- Pay No Interest Fee: Split your balance into monthly payments with zero interest.
- Stay Informed: Sign up through Nelnet to receive complimentary alerts, text messages, emails and more.
Summer 2024 Payment Plan Options
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments for Remaining Balance | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A, 03/11/24 – 04/15/24 | 34% | 2 | May 01, June 01 |
| Plan B, 04/16/24 –05/15/24 | 50% | 1 | June 01 |
| Plan C, 05/16/24 –06/15/24 | 50% | 1 | July 01 |
| Plan D, 06/16/24–07/15/24 | 50% | 1 | August 01 |
Fall 2024 Payment Plan Options
| Enrollment Period | Required Down Payment | Number of Payments for Remaining Balance | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan A, 04/15/24 – 05/15/24 | 20% | 4 | June 01, July 01, August 01, September 01 |
| Plan B, 05/16/24 – 06/15/24 | 20% | 4 | July 01, August 01, September 01, October 01 |
| Plan C, 06/16/24 –07/31/24 | 25% | 3 | August 15, September 15, October 15 |
| Plan D, 08/01/24 –08/15/24 | 34% | 2 | September 15, October 15 |
| Plan E, 08/16/24–09/15/24 | 34% | 2 | October 01, November 01 |
| Plan F, 09/16/24–09/30/24 | 34% | 2 | October 15, November 15 |
| Plan G, 10/01/24–10/25/24 | 50% | 1 | November 15 Only |
Steps to Enroll in the Payment Plan
- Log into Self Service.
- Select “Student Finance”.
- Locate “Student Finance” from the top bar menu and select it for the dropdown selections.
- Select “New Payment Plans and Billing”.
- Select “Proceed to Processor”.
- The first time you create a payment plan through Nelnet you will be asked to verify your demographic info. and create a 4-digit pin. The 4-digit pin will be used as an identifier when you call Nelnet for any payment plan inquiries.
- Verify the balance amount.
- Select “Set up a payment plan”.
- Follow the steps to enroll into a payment plan.
Important Notes to Keep in Mind
- Enrolling in a payment plan requires a down payment. You must make a down payment to be able to enroll in the payment plan. The down payment must be made by the payment deadline to avoid losing classes for not making any payment arrangement.
- The payment method used to make the down payment is saved and will be used to pay for future installments.
- A proxy user can enroll in a payment plan for the student’s current balance. To do so, the proxy user must be given access to “Payment plan and Billing” and here is the navigation to grant an access to a proxy user.
- Log into Self Service.
- From the left side select “User Options”.
- Select “View/Add Proxy Access”.
- Select “Add another user” and fill in the user info.
- Scroll down and look for the “Student Finance” section.
- Then, select “Payment Plan and Billing”.
- Read the Disclosure Agreement and acknowledge the agreement.
- Select “Submit”.
Steps to Sign Up for Direct Deposit of Refund
- Log into Self Service.
- Select “Student Finance”.
- Locate “Student Finance” located on top of the screen.
- From the dropdown selection click on “Manage Payment Plan and E-Refunds”.
- Select “Proceed to Processor”.
- Click on “Manage Refunds”.
- Provide your 10 digit US phone number to receive an Authorization Code.
- Enter the code received on your phone and click on “Submit”.
- For direct deposit of refund, provide your bank routing number and your checking or savings account.
If you have any questions about how the refund process works, contact:
- Nelnet Customer Service: ecashier@nelnet.net
- Phone Number: 888.470.6014
Please always ensure that the bank account number and routing number provided is accurate.
1098-T Tax Credits
The Tax Reform Act of 1997 provides our students with Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning tax credit opportunities. In participation with this program, each January the College sends the 1098-T Tuition Statement to the eligible students and to the IRS.