Spring 2026 Tuition & Fee Calendar
Please find important information below regarding the Spring 2026 semester, including key dates and deadlines:
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | Registration begins for Spring 2025 |
| November 4, 2024 | Register for Nelnet Payment Plan |
| December 9, 2024 | Book Charging Begins |
| January 9, 2026 |
$300.00 or 15% Due (Lessor of) Due OR Financial Aid has received & processed 2025-2026 FAFSA OR You have a scholarship or third party award of at least $300 that is on record with the Business Office OR You have set up a Nelnet Payment Plan through e-Services |
| January 12, 2026 | Classes Begin |
| January 15, 2026 | Last day to charge books ONLINE |
| January 16, 2026 | Last day to charge books |
| January 16, 2026 | 1st Cancellation for Non-Payment |
| January 16, 2026 | Last day to drop without charge |
| January 20, 2026 | Financial Aid Available (Tentative) |
| February 4, 2026 | Last day to sign up for Nelnet Payment Plan |
| February 16, 2026 | Spring bills due in full |
| February 20, 2026 | “Holds” will be added to student account with outstanding balance |
| February 20, 2026 | “Late Fees” will be added to student account with outstanding balance |
| February 23, 2026 | Begin registration for Summer 2026 Semester |
| March 23, 2026 | Begin registration for Fall 2026 Semester |
| May 7, 2026 | Last day of Spring 2026 Semester |
Spring 2026 Tuition and Fee Due Dates
Registration cancellation for non‐payment is a process by which the university reviews all outstanding accounts to ensure minimum financial requirements have been met.
Students will not be dropped from their registered classes if they meet one of the criteria options:
- Financial Aid has received your 2024-2025 FAFSA OR
- You have made a payment to tuition and fees of 15% or $300, whichever is less OR
- You have a scholarship or third party award of at least $300 that is on record with the Financial Aid or Business Office OR
- You have set up a Nelnet Payment Plan through e-Services.
Spring 2026 Payment Deadline
All student bills must be paid in full February 16, 2026.
Do not assume that your classes will be dropped. It is the student’s responsibility to drop classes if you do not plan to attend.
Students are responsible for watching your account on e-Services and making certain everything is paid in full.
See MinnState policy for further details. Registration holds, late fees and drop for nonpayment can occur if payments are not made within the structure of this plan.
Questions on your bill? Contact businessoffice@bemidjistate.edu.
Total Withdrawal and Refunds — Spring
For any courses beginning after the first week of the term, students have one business day following the first day of the course to drop ALL course(s) without charge.
| Date of Total Withdrawal from All Classes | Refund Allowed |
|---|---|
| 1st through 5th Business Day of the Term | 100% when you have withdrawn from ALL courses |
| 6th through 10th Business Day of the Term | 75% when you have withdrawn from ALL courses |
| 11th through 15th Business Day of the Term | 50% when you have withdrawn from ALL courses |
| 16th through 20th Business Day of the Term | 25% when you have withdrawn from ALL courses |