Tuition Payment Plan

An important step in attending college is having a solid plan for covering the cost of attendance. If you don't have money to pay your tuition all at once, review the following information on setting up a payment plan through Nelnet.

Start budgeting for your education today. Your payments will be lower the sooner you start. 

NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately!

Summer 2021

Online payment plan enrollment opens May 14, 2021

A payment plan must be in place by your tuition due date.

Last day to set up
payment plan 		Required immediate
down payment

Months and percentage
of payments*

Enrollment Fee
June 3 None June 5th 50%
July 5th 50% 		$30
May 26 33% June 5th 33%
July 5th 34% 		$30
June 24 50% July 5th 50% $30

*If your payment date falls on a weekend or a banking holiday observed by the Federal Reserve, the payment will be attempted on the next business day.

Fall 2021

Online payment plan enrollment opens May 24, 2021

A payment plan must be in place by your tuition due date.

Last day to set up
payment plan 		Required
down payment 		Months and percentage
of payments* 		Enrollment Fee
July 1 None July 5th 25%
August 5th 25%
September 5th 25%
October 5th 25%		 $30
August 3 None August 5th 33%
September 5th 33%
October 5th 34%		 $30
August 26 33% September 5th 33%
October 5th 34%		 $30
September 24 50% October 5th 50% $30

*If your payment date falls on a weekend or a banking holiday observed by the Federal Reserve, the payment will be attempted on the next business day.

Payment Methods

  • Automatic bank payment (ACH - checking/savings account)
  • Credit or debit card payment

Advantages

  • Easy online enrollment through Nelnet
  • Monthly payments
  • Flexible payment options 
  • No interest

Payments are processed on the 5th of each month.

Cost to Participate

  • $30 non-refundable enrollment fee per quarter (ACH & credit card)
  • $2 non-refundable enrollment fee for an immediate full payment (ACH)
  • $30 non-refundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned

e-Cashier Availability

The ability to create a new payment plan is available according to Shoreline Community College's registration calendar. Please be aware the college may elect not to have e-Cashier available during specific times and dates.

Please do not assume your balance will automatically be adjusted if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. Students are responsible to inform the college if there are any changes to their quarterly schedule after a payment plan is inititated. You can review your agreement balance online through Manage payment plan. You should email payplan@shoreline.edu to request your payment plan be updated if needed.  

Steps to Start a Plan

If you have not registered yet

  1. Register for classes using Online Registration
  2. Once you've finished selecting your classes, click "Finish" at bottom of page
  3. On the Finish page, click "Set up Payment Plan (Nelnet)" on the left

If you have already registered for classes

  1. Go directly to the registration login page
  2. Log in
  3. After logging in, click "Continue"
  4. Then click "Finish" at bottom of page
  5. On the Finish page, click "Set up Payment Plan (Nelnet)" on the left
  6. Follow the prompts

Nelnet agreement

View your agreement online. To access your MyFACTS account, follow your FACTS confirmation notification. If you need to talk to a Nelnet representative, please call (800) 609-8056.

To access your MyFACTS account, follow your FACTS confirmation notification.

Account Balance

For inquiries about your balance contact payplan@shoreline.edu from your go.shoreline.edu account.

Please include your:

  • name
  • student identification number
  • specific question or concern

If You Miss a Payment

Should an automatic bank payment or credit card payment be returned, a $30 returned payment fee will be automatically assessed to your account. You will be notified by Nelnet of the returned payment via mail or e-mail.

Update Your Payment Plan Contact Info

To make changes to your address, telephone or bank information, customer service representatives are available:

Mon-Thurs 7:30 am to 7 pm (CST)

Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm (CST)

Call Nelnet at (800) 609-8056

Financial Aid

Contact the Financial Aid office at (206) 546-4762.