Monthly Payment Plan

College Expenses: What’s Your Plan?

Paying for the rising costs of a college education is a concern for nearly every student and family. The fact is, few of us have the resources to simply write a check for the full cost of tuition each semester. So how are you meeting your costs? What’s your plan? Do you have one?

Having a solid plan for covering the cost of college is an important step toward graduation. South Suburban College is pleased to enlist the services of Nelnet Business Solutions to make the process easier for you.

This page outlines payment solutions brought to you by Nelnet, the leading tuition payment plan provider in the industry. Working together, South Suburban College and Nelnet will provide you with sensible strategies for covering the rising costs of college.

Here is a Proven Plan

To help you meet your educational expenses, South Suburban College is proud to offer Nelnet as a convenient budget plan ($100 minimum to budget). This is not a loan program. You have no debt, there are no interest or finance charges assessed, and there is no credit check.

The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $30.00 per semester nonrefundable Nelnet Enrollment Fee. There is no fee to use the “Pay In Full By Credit Card” option.

All enrollment fees, down and full payments will be processed immediately.

You may budget your College tuition and fees in the following ways:

  1. Automatic Bank Payment (ACH)
    ACH payments are those payments you have authorized Nelnet to process directly with your financial institution. It is simply a bank-to-bank transfer of funds that you have pre-approved for your expenses at South Suburban College. Payments may be made from either your checking or savings account. Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full. There is no fee to use the “Pay in Full by Bank Account Transfer” option.
  2. Credit or Debit Card Option
    Scheduling your payment with your credit card gives you the option to take advantage of any bonus programs that may be offered by your credit card company. Your monthly payment will be automatically charged to the credit or debit card that you designate. Payments will be charged on the 5th of each month until the balance is paid in full.

Cost to Participate

You can enroll in the Nelnet Payment Plan by logging into SSC Self Service.

  • $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee per agreement / $1 for full payment.
  • $30 nonrefundable returned payment fee if a payment is returned.

Simple Steps to Enroll

You can enroll in the Nelnet Payment Plan by logging into SSC Self Service.

  1. Click Self-Service Login
  2. Select “Student Finance”.
  3. Select “Create/Manage Payment Plan”.

    Select Create/Manage Payment Plan

  4. A new page will open.  Select “Proceed to Processor”.
  5. Enter/verify requested information and select “Next” on the bottom of page (first time only).
  6. Answer security questions and select “Submit” (first time only).
  7. From the payment plan homepage, select “Set Up a Payment Plan”.  Follow on screen instructions.
  8. If you have not checked on a box to accept terms and conditions and “Authorize”, then you have not completed the payment plan.  You will receive an agreement number for a successfully completed payment plan.

NOTE:  Be sure to have your bank account or debit/credit card information available to complete your payment plan. If paying by automatic bank payments, you will need the bank name, the bank routing number, and your account number.  If paying by credit card, you will need the credit card type (VISA, etc.), card number, expiration date, and the 3-digit security code (CVV) along with the billing address for the credit card.

Information on Returned Payments

Should an automatic bank payment or credit card payment be returned, a $30.00 Nelnet 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.

Save Time – Pay Online

The payment plan can accommodate down payments and monthly payments. Before you click the “Submit” button, please carefully read through the Final Review and the Terms and Conditions. An immediate e-mail will be sent (if an e-mail address was provided for the person responsible for payment) confirming enrollment.

Down Payment and Full Payment Options

Down or full payments are deducted immediately from the account provided on the agreement. If the payment fails for any reason, the agreement is terminated and notification is sent to the person responsible for payment.

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


Payment Plan Enrollment Deadlines

SPRING 2024

Enrollment in Nelnet is scheduled to be available on October 9, 2023. Payments can be made through SSC Self-Service 24 hours a day.

Last Day to Submit Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
December 1 none 5 December 2023 – April 2024
December 21 20% 4 January – April 2024
February 21 30% 3 March – May 2024
February 22 50% 2 April & May 2024
Full payments may be made through March 24, 2024

SUMMER 2024

Enrollment on Nelnet is scheduled to be available on March 13, 2023. Payments can be made through SSC Self-Service 24 hours a day.

Last Day to Submit Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
May 1 none 3 May – July 2024
May 23 30% 2 June & July 2024
June 10 50% 1 July 2024 ONLY
Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through June 16, 2024

FALL 2024

Enrollment in Nelnet is scheduled to be available on April 8, 2024. Payments can be made through SSC Self-Service 24 hours a day.

Last Day to Submit Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
July 2 none 5 July – November 2024
July 25 20% 4 August – November 2024
August 26 30% 3 September – November 2024
September 26 50% 2 October & November 2024
Full payments may be made through October 19, 2024

SPRING 2025

Enrollment in Nelnet is scheduled to be available on October 7, 2024. Payments can be made through SSC Self-Service 24 hours a day.

Last Day to Submit Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
December 3 none 5 December 2024 – April 2025
December 24 20% 4 January – April 2025
January 27 30% 3 February – April 2025
February 24 50% 2 March & April 2025
Full payments may be made through March 22, 2025

SUMMER 2025

Enrollment on Nelnet is scheduled to be available on March 10, 2024. Payments can be made through SSC Self-Service 24 hours a day.

Last Day to Submit Online Required Down Payment Number of Payments Months of Payments
May 1 none 3 May – July 2025
May 27 30% 2 June & July 2025
June 25 50% 1 July 2025 ONLY
Full payments may be made on e-Cashier through June 8, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelnet

Nelnet specifies the date each payment will occur, but it is your financial institution that determines the time of day the payment is debited. Nelnet recommends you check with your financial institution to determine how far in advance funds should be deposited into your account to ensure the automatic payment clears. If a payment date falls on a weekend or banking holiday, the payment will be attempted the following business day.

Once your agreement is posted to the Nelnet system, you will receive a confirmation notification of your payment amount by e-mail or letter. Payments will be processed until the total balance is paid in full. The notification also serves as a reminder that a $25.00 per semester ($30 starting October 9, 2023) non-refundable Nelnet Enrollment Fee will be processed from the account indicated on the agreement. This Nelnet enrollment fee will be charged to your bank or credit card account within 14 days of the completion of your agreement. There will be $30 non-refundable Returned Payment fee if a payment is returned.

In accordance with the Terms & Conditions of your Nelnet agreement, payments are processed electronically. Nelnet does not accept payments by phone.

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!

If you have questions regarding your Nelnet agreement, please contact Nelnet directly at (800) 609-8056. If you have questions regarding your financial aid award or tuition balance, please call the South Suburban College Cashier’s Office at (708) 596-2000 ext. 5720.