| 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. 5, 2026 | Last day to pay without a late fee |
| Oct. 6, 2026 | Late fees applied ($25 for 6 or fewer credits, $50 for 7 or more credits) |
| 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 |
| Nov. 11, 2026 | Veterans Day - no classes |
| Nov. 26-27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break - no classes |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | Last day of fall semester |
