Tuition & Fees

There are 16 Accelerated modules in each program. Each course is four credit hours, $481.25 per credit hour. 

Undergraduate courses are four credit hours and $455 per credit hour.

Undergraduate courses are four credit hours and $455 per credit hour.

Undergraduate courses are four credit hours, $455 per credit hour. 

If your employer offers tuition reimbursement benefits, you may defer payment until the end of the semester. Please refer to the Tuition Deferment Application Instructions and Tuition Deferment Form. 

Veterans who qualify for the Post 911 GI Bill® can discuss the application process with their advisor.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Payments by Check 

Muhlenberg College continues to accept checks for tuition. Please make checks payable to Muhlenberg College and mail directly to

Muhlenberg College - Business Office
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104 

Please include your name and Berg ID# on the check memo area. 

Payments by Nelnet Business Systems.

Nelnet is an easy, online payment portal with the following options:

• ACH payments from savings or checking accounts - free of charge.

• Credit or debit card payments – with a convenience fee of 2.75%.

 Steps to access your Nelnet account.

1. Access the Nelnet portal by logging into your Muhlenberg Application Portal.
2. Click on the Nelnet icon (icon shown below).
3. Fill in your information.
4. Submit. Your Nelnet dashboard will show your current balance as well as payment options.

*If you do not have a Nelnet icon on your Application Portal dashboard, please contact the Muhlenberg College Student Help Desk for assistance.

Payment Plans and Individual Payments 

Nelnet offers two five-month payment plans, one for the Fall semester and one for the Spring semester. Payments may be made for up to 10 monthly installments.

With this option, you have the freedom to use your money to earn your own interest or investment income while you pay in small installments over the course of the semester.

Have questions regarding payment plans? Please contact Nelnet directly at 800-609-8056.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized (Apply using FAFSA)

• Max Amount - $20,500 per year
• Terms - 5.28%

Federal PLUS Loan (Apply using FAFSA)

• Max Amount - Up to cost of attendance
• Terms - 6.28% plus origination fee

PA Forward (PHEAA)

• Max Amount - Up to cost of attendance
• Terms - 3.73 – 6.69% (No fees)
• Four different repayment plans;
• Ten and 15-year terms
• .25% discount for direct debit

Private/Alternative Loans (Search online)

• Max Amount - Up to cost of attendance
• Terms - Variable

In addition to Direct Student Loan and Direct PLUS Loan options that many families use to cover a portion of college costs, here is information about other alternative loans offered at desirable interest rates and with flexible repayment options https://www.elmselect.com/v4/school/784/program-select.

There are many websites to conduct an outside scholarship search. Typically, there are no costs associated with the online application process.

• Scholly
• Scholarships of America 
• Unigo 
• GoGrad
• Fastweb