Fall 2026 Important Dates
Planning ahead for tuition and fees can help you avoid last-minute stress — mark these important Fall 2026 dates on your calendar.
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16 | Registration begins for Fall 2026 | |
| June 4 | Registration for Nelnet Payment Plan for Fall 2026 begins | |
| July 6 | Fall Tuition & Fees On Student Account | |
| July 27 | Fall 2026 Book Charging Begins | |
| Aug 20 | Drop for Students with balance of $1,500 or more from a prior term(s) | |
| Aug 21 |
$300.00 or 15% Due (Lessor of) Due OR Financial Aid has received & processed 2026-2027 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 |
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| Aug 24 | Classes Begin | |
| Aug 27 | Last day to charge books ONLINE | |
| Aug 28 | Last day to charge books ON CAMPUS | |
| Aug 28 | Registration Cancellation for Non-Payment (SEE BELOW) | |
| Aug 28 | Last day to drop classes without charge | |
| Sept 4 | Financial Aid Available (Tentative) | |
| Sept 24 | Last day to sign up for Nelnet Payment Plan | |
| SEPT 28 | PAY IN FULL Fall 2026 Balances to avoid late fees | |
| Oct 1 |
Add “Late Fees” to student accounts with outstanding balance “REGISTRATION HOLDS” placed on student accounts with balances greater than $1,500 |
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| Oct 12 | Spring 2027 Semester & Summer 2027 Registrations Begin | |
| Dec 18 | Last day of Fall 2026 Semester | |
Fall 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 be dropped from their registered classes if they have NOT met ONE of the following:
- Financial Aid has received & processed your 2026-2027 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 Business Office/Financial Aid OR
- You have set up a Nelnet Payment Plan through e-Services.
Fall 2026 Payment Deadline
All student bills must be paid in full September 28, 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 payments@bemidjistate.edu.
Total Withdrawal and Refunds — Fall
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 course(s) without charge.
| Date of Total Withdrawal from All Classes | Refund Allowed |
|---|---|
| 1st through 5th Business Day of the Term | 100% |
| 6th through 10th Business Day of the Term | 75% |
| 11th through 15th Business Day of the Term | 50% |
| 16th through 20th Business Day of the Term | 25% |
| Refund beginning 21st Business Day of Term | 0% |