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Important Dates
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Sections
Fall 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | First day to sign up for a fall Nelnet payment plan (enrollment will begin May 1 or at a later date when tuition and fees rates are set and charges are posted to student accounts) |
| Aug. 1-Sept. 10, 2026 | Fall book charging is available |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | First day of fall semester |
| Aug. 24-28, 2026 | 100% refund for fall course withdrawals |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Minimum payment deadline for fall semester. Log in to E-Services and go to Bills and Payment to check your balance and pay. |
| Aug. 29, 2026 | Drop for nonpayment processed. Students who have not made minimum payments will be dropped from courses. |
| Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2026 | 75% refund for complete withdrawal from fall courses |
| Sept. 7, 2026 | Labor Day - no classes |
| Sept. 5-14, 2026 | 50% refund for complete withdrawal from fall courses |
| Sept. 11, 2026 | First disbursement for students receiving financial aid. Overage checks are mailed; direct deposit funds are deposited. |
| Sept. 15-21, 2026 | 25% refund for complete withdrawal from fall courses |
| Sept. 25, 2026 | First-time loan borrower disbursement of financial aid |
| Oct. 4, 2026 | Last day to sign up for a fall Nelnet payment plan |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | Last day to pay account balance below $500 to avoid being blocked from registering for future semesters |
| Oct. 7, 2026 | Registration holds placed on accounts with a balance of $500 or more. Hold will be removed after payment has been made that brings balance due under $500. |
| Oct. 23, 2026 | Second disbursement for students receiving financial aid for only one semester |
| Oct. 29, 2026 | Last day to pay without a late fee |
| Oct. 30, 2026 | Late fees applied ($25 for 6 or fewer credits, $50 for 7 or more credits) |
| Nov. 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - no classes |
| Nov. 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - no classes |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | Last day of fall semester |
- Aid applying and disbursement of overage funds are separate processes. Aid applies to student accounts overnight every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Overage/refund checks and direct deposits are processed every Tuesday and Thursday after the first financial aid disbursement. Checks are mailed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and direct deposit funds are available in accounts on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Spring 2027
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 15, 2026 | First day to sign up for a fall Nelnet payment plan |
| Dec.21, 2026-Jan. 27, 2027 | Spring book charging is available |
| Jan. 11, 2027 | First day of spring semester |
| Jan. 11-15, 2027 | 100% refund for spring course withdrawals |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Minimum payment deadline for spring semester. Log in to E-Services and go to Bills and Payment to check your balance and pay. |
| Jan. 16, 2027 | Drop for nonpayment processed. Students who have not met minimum payment requirements will be dropped from courses. |
| Jan. 16-25, 2027 | 75% refund for complete withdrawal from spring courses |
| Jan. 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. holiday - no classes |
| Jan. 26-Feb.1, 2027 | 50% refund for complete withdrawal from spring courses |
| Jan. 29, 2027 | First overage disbursement for students receiving financial aid. Checks are mailed; direct deposit funds are deposited. |
| Feb. 2-8, 2027 | 25% refund for complete withdrawal from spring courses |
| Feb. 12, 2027 | First-time loan borrower disbursement of financial aid |
| Feb. 15, 2027 | President's Day Holiday - no classes |
| Mar. 6, 2027 | Last day to sign up for a spring Nelnet payment plan |
| Mar. 8-12, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Mar. 8, 2027 | Last day to pay without a late fee |
| Mar. 9, 2027 | Late fees applied ($25 for 6 or fewer credits, $50 for 7 or more credits) |
| Mar. 9, 2027 | Last day to pay account balance below $500 to avoid being blocked from registering for future semesters |
| Mar. 10, 2027 | Registration holds placed on accounts with a balance of $500 or more. Hold will be removed after payment has been made that brings balance due under $500. |
| Mar. 19, 2027 | Second disbursement for students receiving financial aid for only one semester |
| Mar. 22, 2027 | Fall 2027 and Spring/Summer 2028 registration begins |
| May 11, 2027 | Last day of spring semester |
- Aid applying and disbursement of overage funds are separate processes. Aid applies to student accounts overnight every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Overage/refund checks and direct deposits are processed every Tuesday and Thursday after the first financial aid disbursement. Checks are mailed on Tuesdays and Thursdays and direct deposit funds are available in accounts on Wednesdays and Fridays.