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Payment Plans

Payment Deadline

All charges for the year must be paid in full or arranged by July.

Four Ways to Pay

You don’t have to pay for a year of college all at once. JWU offers four ways to cover tuition and fees, including a monthly plan that spreads your annual balance into smaller payments.

You can combine the payment options below. Many families pay part of the balance up front and finance the rest.

  • Pay Annually: Pay the full year’s balance in one payment.
  • Pay by Semester: Split the year into two payments, one at the start of each semester.
  • Pay Monthly: Spread your annual balance across smaller monthly payments. JWU administers this plan through Nelnet Campus Commerce. There’s an enrollment fee to participate. Most monthly plans are essentially interest free. Some accounts may be charged late fees, reinstatement fees or other fees.
    • To enroll, contract with Nelnet Campus Commerce and pay both your first installment and the enrollment fee by the published fall due date. Tuition invoice & payment info
  • Borrow: Apply for a Federal Parent PLUS Loan or a private loan to cover the annual balance. Learn about student loans

What Your Balance Includes

Your payment covers tuition and fees, plus room and meal plan charges if you live on campus.

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Setting Up Parent/Guardian Access

Two separate steps let a parent help with your bill. Set up both if you want your parents fully involved.

Authorized Payer Access

Parents or family members can use the payment portal, but you must first assign authorized payers in the portal. After you’ve done that, they will receive an email (to the address you entered) with their user name and a link to set up their password

Authorized Payer Login

Student Information Release

Federal privacy law (FERPA) protects your student records. Without a signed release, Student Financial Services can’t discuss your account with your parents — even if they’re paying the bill.

Complete the Student Information Release form to give a parent, guardian or anyone else permission to talk to our team about your financial aid and account.

Find the Student Information Release Form

Make a Payment

Student Payment login
Authorized Payer Login

Frequently Asked Questions

Does JWU offer a monthly payment plan?

Yes. You can spread your annual balance into monthly installments through Nelnet Campus Commerce, enrolled through jwuLink. There’s an enrollment fee, and most plans are essentially interest free.

When is tuition due?

All charges must be covered through an approved payment arrangement by the established payment deadline, which is typically in July.

Can my parents pay my bill directly?

Yes. Students can set up an authorized payer, which gives that person their own login to view charges and make payments.

Why can’t my parents get information about my account?

Federal privacy law protects your student records. Your parents need a signed Student Information Release on file before our team can discuss your account with them. Authorized payer access alone isn’t enough.

Is there interest on the monthly plan?

Most monthly plans are essentially interest free. Late fees, reinstatement fees or other fees may apply to some accounts.

Can I combine payment methods?

Yes. You can use any combination of annual, semester, monthly and loan payments.

What happens if I miss the July deadline?

If the deadline has passed, holds will be placed on students who have not fulfilled payment obligations. Holds prevent several activities, including (but not limited to) course registration, securing a residence hall room assignment, entry to class, etc. Students with holds will have a small window of time to clear all holds before the start of classes.

Questions about your balance?

Your JWU financial planner can walk you through the options and help you choose.

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