Payment Installment Plan
Payment Methods
- Automatic bank payment (ACH)
- Credit card/debit card
Payments are processed on the 5th of each month and will continue until the balance is paid in full.
Cost to Participate
- $30 enrollment fee per semester (ACH and credit card)
- $2 enrollment fee for an immediate full payment
- $30 fee if a payment is returned
Simple Steps to Enroll
- Go to www.com.edu
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Click on "Student SelfServe"
- Select "Students"
- On left side of page, click on 2nd icon from top (financial information)
- Click on "Student Finance" and Nelnet Payment Plan
Target Dates to Enroll By:
Spring 2025
Payment Plan available on November 5, 2024.
Full payments may be made through March 24, 2025.
| Last day to enroll online | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 13 | none | 4 | Feb. - May |
| Feb. 17 | none | 3 | March - May |
| March 24 | none | 2 | April and May |
Summer 2025
Payment Plan available on May 14, 2025.
| Enrollment Dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14-21 | none | 3 | June - Aug. | 5th |
| May 22 - June 25 | 10% | 2 | July and Aug. | 5th |
| June 26 - July 6 | 50% | 1 | Aug. only | 5th |
Fall 2025
Payment Plan available on May 14, 2025.
| Enrollment Dates | Required down payment | Number of payments | Months of payments | Payment Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 - Aug. 19 | none | 3 | Aug. - Oct. | 28th |
| Aug. 20 - Sept. 18 | 10% | 2 | Sept. - Oct. | 28th |
| Sept. 19 - Oct. 12 | 50% | 1 | Oct. only | 28th |
NOTE: All down and full payments are processed immediately!
If registering after the first payment deadline, a payment plan or a payment in full must be established the same day of you may be dropped from your classes. Payment plan options are still available. Please see COM cashiers for details.
PARTIAL PAYMENT PLANS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE FEE PAYMENT WINDOWS AT COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND; YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR A PARTIAL PAYMENT PLAN VIA HYPERLINK WWW.COM.EDU.
Payment Plan Availability
Availability of the payment plan is determined by College of the Mainland. Please be aware the college may elect not to have the payment plan available during specific times and dates during registration.
Balance Adjustments – Please do not assume your balance will automatically adjust if financial aid is received or a class is dropped or added. You should review your agreement balance online.