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Payment plans are now available to students who need an option for paying course and tuition fees/credit unit fees not covered by Financial Aid and/or other sources. Cypress College is now using Nelnet as our payment plan provider.

  • You must be enrolled in classes before you can enroll in the Nelnet Payment Plan
  • There is no interest, finance charges, or credit check
  • A new plan is required for each term
  • Payment options are flexible and setup fees are affordable
  • The earlier you sign up, the more payment options you have, and the lower your enrollment fee and down payment
  • Enrollment in this plan is easy and available online
  • There is an non-refundable $25 fee to set up a payment plan
  • Your payment plan is connected to one term (such as fall, spring, or summer). Therefore, if your payment plan is for fall and you decide to pay part of it directly, make sure to contact Admissions & Records or the Bursar so we apply it to the right place.

To sign-up, log into myGateway and navigate to Tools > Student Tools > Pay Account Balance


When you sign up for a payment plan, be sure to have the following information:

  • Student ID number
  • The name and address of the person responsible for making the payments
  • Account information for the responsible person
  • Financial institution’s name and telephone number, account number, and the financial institution’s routing number

IMPORTANT! If you have questions about creating a payment plan, your agreement or need to make a change to your address, telephone number, or account number, call Nelnet Business Solutions at (800) 609-8056. Please be sure to have your agreement number and access code available before placing the call.

Helpline Hours:
Monday – Friday 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. – 12 p.m.