Part-time Payment Plans
Boston University has partnered with Nelnet Campus Commerce to offer payment plan options for part-time students. Fall and Spring plans are available to students who are part-time during those semesters. Summer plans are available to all students. Enrollment is available through MyBU Student by clicking on the “Nelnet Payment and Refunds” button from the “Student Account Balance” page under the Financials icon. Once redirected to Nelnet, select “Payment Plans” from the left-hand menu.
On-campus Students (also applies to remote learning):
For students who are part-time during the academic year, there are two payment plan options during the Fall and Spring semesters. Each option requires a down payment of 25% of the enrolled plan amount, in addition to an enrollment fee. The remaining 75% of the plan amount may be paid in one of two ways. Students enrolling in Option 1 will make three equal installment payments of 25% of the plan amount, due monthly throughout the semester. Those enrolling in Option 2 will make their remaining payment shortly after the semester ends.
During the summer, option 2 is the only available option.
| Semester: | Enrollment Opens: | Enrollment Deadline for most students: | Enrollment Deadline for New Grad Students and Metropolitan College: | Option 1 payment dates: | Option 2 payment date: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | July 9, 2025 | August 7, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | October 10 November 10, December 10, 2025 | February 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | November 15, 2025 | December 18, 2025 | February 2, 2026 | February 10 March 10, April 10, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
All available plans and applicable payment options, fees, and disclosures will be presented to you during enrollment. An enrollment fee and other fees may apply.
Online Students (excludes the Online MBA, MPH and CDS Programs):
Payment plans are available to online students for each seven-week session. Students are required to make a down payment upon enrollment, in addition to an enrollment fee. The down payment during the Fall and Spring semesters is 50% of the plan amount. The down payment during the Summer 1 and Summer 2 semesters is 25% of the plan amount. Payment for the remaining the balance will be made according to the dates listed below.
| Semester: | Enrollment Opens: | Enrollment Deadline: | Payment date: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 2025 | July 9, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | November 15, 2025 |
| Fall 2 2025 | July 9, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
| Spring 1 2026 | November 15, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | March 15, 2026 |
| Spring 2 2026 | February 1, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
All available plans and applicable payment options, fees, and disclosures will be presented to you during enrollment. An enrollment fee and other fees may apply.
Online MBA, MPH and CDS Students:
Payment plans are available to Online MBA .Online MPH and Online CDS students for the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. There are two plan options each semester. Each option requires a down payment of 25% of the enrolled plan amount, in addition to an enrollment fee. The remaining 75% of the plan amount may be paid in one of two way. Students enrolling in Option 1 will make three equal installment payments of 25% of the plan amount, due monthly throughout the semester. Those enrolling in Option 2 will make their remaining payment shortly after the semester ends.
| Semester: | Enrollment Opens: | Enrollment Deadline: | Option 1 payment dates: | Option 2 payment date: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | July 9, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | October 10, November 10, December 10, 2025 | February 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 | November 15, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | February 10, March 10, April 10, 2026 | June 10, 2026 |
All available plans and applicable payment options, fees, and disclosures will be presented to you during enrollment. An enrollment fee and other fees may apply.
