Spring Semester 2026

Date Short Description Details
11/12/2025 Online enrollment begins for Nelnet automatic monthly payment plans Online enrollment begins on e-services for all spring semester payment plan options through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
12/02/2025 Last day for zero-down, five monthly installments Nelnet payment plan option Last day for online enrollment in "zero-down, five monthly installments beginning December 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
12/17/2025 First day for eligible students to charge course materials ordered from Maverick Shop Bookstore Textbooks and supplies ordered online and in-store from Maverick Shop Bookstore may be charged by eligible students beginning Wednesday, December 17  through Thursday, January 15. Online orders available through Tuesday, January 13. Confirm eligibility at link.mnsu.edu/myaid.
12/23/2025 Last day for 15% or $300 down, four monthly installments Nelnet payment plan option Last day for online enrollment in "15% or $300 down, four monthly installments beginning January 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
01/05/2026 First day to pick up online textbook orders Online textbook orders from Maverick Shop at Minnesota State Mankato may be picked up at Maverick Bullpen, lower level of CSU, beginning Monday, January 5 through Thursday, January 15.
01/9/2026 Last day for financial approval for Spring 2026 full-semester flight lab enrollment
Last day to establish financial arrangements for full-semester flight labs and receive financial approval required to register. 
01/13/2026 Last day for online textbook orders to be charged by eligible students Charge option for online textbook orders ends today. In-store purchases from the Maverick Shop may be charged by eligible students through Thursday, January 15. Confirm eligibility at link.mnsu.edu/myaid.
01/15/2026 Last day of bookstore charge period for eligible students Last date for eligible students to charge spring semester textbook/supply purchases at the Maverick Shop at Minnesota State Mankato.
01/16/2026 Last day to request full official withdrawal for 100% refund/credit of tuition/fees Last day for official withdrawal with 100% refund/credit of tuition/fee charges.
01/16/2026 Tuition Obligation Date Last day to change spring semester registrations before being held liable for tuition and fees charged.
01/17/2026 Financial aid funds processing begins Processing of spring semester financial aid funds begins. Available grant, scholarship and loan funds posted to student accounts and applied to charges. Excess financial aid funds after account balances paid in full are designated for scheduled disbursement (payment) to student on January 23, 2026.
01/23/2026 1st financial aid disbursement date First scheduled spring semester direct deposit disbursement (payment) date to student bank accounts of excess financial aid funds identified from January 17, 2026, processing of spring semester financial aid.
01/23/2026 Last day for 15% or $300 down, three monthly installment Nelnet payment plan option Last day for online enrollment in "15% or $300 down, three monthly installments beginning February 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
01/26/2026 Last day to request full official withdrawal for 75% refund/credit of tuition/fees Last day for official withdrawal with 75% refund/credit of tuition/fee charges.
02/02/2026 Last day to request full official withdrawal for 50% refund/credit of tuition/fees Last day for official withdrawal with 50% refund/credit of tuition/fee charges.
02/04/2026 Deadline to submit financial aid SAP suspension appeals Last day to submit spring semester appeals to reinstate financial aid suspended for failure to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards.
02/09/2026 Last day to request full official withdrawal for 25% refund/credit of tuition/fees Last day for official withdrawal with 25% refund/credit of tuition/fee charges. No refund/credit of tuition/fee charges for official withdrawal after this date.
02/16/2026 Semester Due Date All student account charges to be paid in full or covered by a spring semester Nelnet/FACTS payment plan by this date. Past due account status will be determined by a review of unpaid balances on March 9, 2026; past due accounts are subject to the Unpaid Balance hold and $50 late fee.
02/16/2026 Last day for 30% down, two monthly installment Nelnet payment plan option Last day for online enrollment in "30% down, two monthly installments beginning March 5th" payment plan option through Nelnet/FACTS. Non-refundable $34 fee charged upon enrollment.
02/16/2026 Last day for immediate full payment Nelnet payment plan option Last day for immediate full payment Nelnet payment plan option
03/06/2026 Last day for financial approval for Spring 2026 mid-semester flight lab enrollment
Last day to establish financial arrangements for mid-semester flight labs and receive financial approval required to register. 
03/09/2026 Semester Past Due Date Past due accounts now subject to the Unpaid Balance hold and $50 late fee. Unpaid accounts remaining at the close of the semester are subject to referral to Minnesota Department of Revenue.
05/01/2026 Deadline to complete loan acceptance steps Last day to complete acceptance steps for a loan for the academic year (both Fall & Spring Semesters) or Spring Semester only. Loans must be certified prior to the close of term.