The University at Buffalo partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce to administer payment plans. Depending on when you enroll in the payment plan, you may have up to five installments.
The payment plan is available for both the fall and spring terms (not summer or winter sessions). If you would like to enroll for either spring or fall, you must enroll at the beginning of each term. Please note that you will not be automatically enrolled for the following semester. The payment plan is not a loan program and the service is provided interest-free.
Highlights:
Only 1 person (student or authorized payer) per account can enroll in a payment plan.
Resources for Calculating Estimated Payment Plan Amount
Log in to the Payment Options screen using the authorized payer website. Click on Payment Plan in the menu. Your student must grant you permission to manage the payment plan. You will not be able to see detailed information or receive emails concerning the plan otherwise.
Only 1 person (student or authorized payer) per account can enroll in a payment plan.
Resources for Calculating Estimated Payment Plan Amount
The initial step in enrolling in a payment plan is to complete the Budget Worksheet. On the Budget Worksheet, you will enter your current term balance, which can be found by clicking on the "View & Pay Accounts" link in the menu. Note: The current term balance already includes any anticipated aid for the term shown in the current activity. In the external funding field, you will enter any expected payments not processed through Financial Aid, such as Outside Scholarships, 529 payments, etc. to get your estimated payment plan balance. If you are unsure of your balance, please enter estimated amounts.
The estimated balance that you enter will be used to determine the initial installment amounts. Your account will be rebalanced as needed. After your account is rebalanced, your installments may increase or decrease to reflect your actual balance on account.
Resources for Calculating Estimated Payment Plan Amount
Once you have completed the Budget Worksheet, you will click Continue to finish enrolling in the payment plan.
| Installment Payment Plan | First Day to Enroll | Last Day to Enroll | Payment Plan Due Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five (5) installments | July 15 | August 14 | 8/15 9/16 10/15 11/15 12/16 |
| Four (4) installments | August 15 | September 14 | 9/16 10/15 11/15 12/16 |
| Three (3) installments | September 15 | September 27* | 10/15 11/15 12/16 |
*On the last day of enrollment, if assistance is needed from University at Buffalo staff, you will need to contact us before 4:00 PM.
| Installment Payment Plan | First Day to Enroll | Last Day to Enroll | Payment Plan Due Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five (5) installments | December 16 | January 14 | 1/15 2/17 3/17 4/15 5/15 |
| Four (4) installments | January 15 | February 14 | 2/17 3/17 4/15 5/15 |
| Three (3) installments | February 15 | February 28* | 3/17 4/15 5/15 |
*On the last day of enrollment, if assistance is needed from University at Buffalo staff, you will need to contact us before 4:00 PM.
If you have received an eBill and enroll in a payment plan AFTER the due date of the eBill, you are subject to a late fee.
Be sure to check your account frequently to see if your payment plan requires rebalancing. Rebalancing is needed if your original payment plan balance changes for any reason, such as additional financial aid or additional charges. You, as the plan owner, will be able to initiate the rebalancing by visiting the payment plan option in QuikPay.
| Date | Rebalancing Action |
|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | Any student who is enrolled in a payment plan will have their payment plan balance adjusted on this date. Your balance may increase or decrease, depending on what your actual balance is in HUB. |
| October 14, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since October 3rd will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| October 24, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since October 14th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| November 5, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has increased or decreased since October 24th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| November 14, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since November 5th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| November 22, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since November 14th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| December 5, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has increased or decreased since November 22nd will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| December 13, 2024 | Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since December 5th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
| December 24, 2024 | Prior to the reattempt on final installment only- Any student whose actual balance in HUB has decreased since December 13th will have their Payment Plan adjusted on this date. |
You will receive an email when this adjustment has been made. Please log in to view your payment plan and the amount of your upcoming payments, as they may have changed.
*The student and the plan owner (if the owner is an authorized payer) will have the Adjust Balance link available for use. If an authorized payer has only been given access to view the plan, they cannot adjust it.
Once you've enrolled in a payment plan, you may need to update an existing payment profile that is currently associated with your payment plan or add a new payment profile.
If the student is the payment plan owner, they will have the ability to add one or more authorized payers to receive notifications and/or details about their payment plan. A student must grant the authorized payer permission to manage the payment plan.
*If you already have Authorized Payer(s) on file, you do not need to enter their information again. During the payment plan enrollment process, you have the ability to assign the level of access you wish your Authorized Payer(s) to have.
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