Payment Schedule
WSU offers a flexible payment schedule that allows students and families to make tuition and fee payments throughout the semester.
There are also two payment plan options: the WSU Extended Payment Plan and the NelNet Payment Plan.
Students expecting financial aid funds do not have to make a payment until financial aid is disbursed.
However, you should be prepared to pay for books, supplies and personal expenses from personal funds until your financial aid is processed.
If you have questions about your financial aid, contact financialaid@winona.edu. Please email billing@winona.edu for questions about your student charges.
2022 - 2023 Payments
Payment Stage | Minimum Amount Due |
Fall 2022 Deadline |
Spring 2023 Deadline |
Last Day to Drop Classes with a Full Refund | Do not assume that you will be dropped. If you no longer plan to attend classes, you must withdraw from classes. |
Aug. 26, 2022 | Jan. 13, 2023 |
First Payment Due | At least $300 for full-time students
At least 15% of balance for part-time students You are not required to make any additional payment at this time for fall or spring semester if you:
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Aug. 26, 2022 |
Jan. 13, 2023 |
First Day Financial Aid Disbursed | |
Sept. 2, 2022 | Jan. 20, 2023 |
Second Payment Due | 1/3 of current outstanding balance If your bill is not paid in full with financial aid at this time, you will automatically be entered into the Extended Payment Plan and charged a $30 fee. |
Sept. 8, 2022 | Feb. 2, 2023 |
Third Payment Due |
1/2 of current outstanding balance + $30 Extended Payment Plan Fee | Sept. 29, 2022 | March 2, 2023 |
Final Payment Due | All of current outstanding balance | Oct. 27, 2022 | March 30, 2023 |
Summer 2023 Payments
Payment Stage | Minimum Amount Due |
Summer 2023 Deadline |
Last Day to Drop Classes with a Full Refund | Do not assume that you will be dropped. If you no longer plan to attend classes, you must withdraw from classes. |
May 12, 2023 for full term courses
1 day after first class meeting for courses 3 days or longer 1 day prior to start for weekend workshops or courses 3 days or less |
First Payment Due | At least $300 for full-time students
At least 15% of balance for part-time students You are not required to make any additional payment at this time for fall or spring semester if you:
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May 25, 2023 |
First Day Financial Aid Disbursed | |
May 19, 2023 |
Second Payment Due | 1/2 of current outstanding balance If your bill is not paid in full with financial aid at this time, you will automatically be entered into the Extended Payment Plan and charged a $30 fee. |
June 8, 2023 |
Final Payment Due | All of current outstanding balance | July 6, 2023 |
WSU Extended Payment Plan
If your bill is not paid in full with financial aid by the second payment deadline, you will automatically be entered into the Extended Payment Plan and charged a $30 fee.
You will receive additional payment due information via your WSU email account.
NelNet Payment Plan
Students may enroll in the NelNet Payment Plan, which allows you to pay your term bill monthly installments.
Learn more about the NelNet payment option.
Payment Schedule Policies
If you do not meet the payment dates as outlined, you are assessed an additional $10 late fee per occurrence.
Refunds for Dropping or Withdrawing from Classes
If you drop courses or withdraw from the University after the last day to drop deadline, you will be charged the full amount for those classes you have dropped.
You should consult with your advisor and the Registrar’s Office before dropping courses.
For most students, failure to make payment will not result in the cancellation of a student's registration.
Learn more about refund policies at WSU.
Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment
Your registration will be cancelled unless you meet at least one of these criteria by the payment due date:
- Your tuition and fees are paid in full
- You have a valid check-in to WSU housing
- You have a valid financial aid application
- You have valid enrollment in NelNet Payment Plan
- You have made a minimum first payment on the extended payment plan
- You have a valid third-party authorization on file with WSU Student Accounts
- WSU Student Accounts has received a valid employee tuition waiver
Holds for Unpaid Balance
An unpaid balance hold is placed on your account when you have an unpaid balance for the current or previous term. This prevents you from:
- registering for any future terms
- receiving transcripts
- receiving your diploma
A hold will remain on your account until your bill is paid in full. Once the balance is paid, the hold will automatically be removed.
If you cannot pay your account balance in full, you should contact the Student Accounts Office.
The staff in the Student Accounts Office can help you set up a payment plan and discuss what you need to do to have the hold removed to allow you to register.
Holds can only be lifted at the discretion of the Director of Business Services.
Summer Courses & Payment Schedule
You can add additional classes within 1 day after the first class meeting. The payment for added classes must be received in the Cashier’s Office by the next due date in the payment schedule.
You have 1 day after the first class meeting to drop classes with a full refund for regular scheduled courses.
Students enrolled in weekend workshops need to drop prior to the start of the workshop to receive a full refund.