Overview

To help students create a Nelnet account (one time only) and make a one time payment in Nelnet. This starts with accessing Workday, and then navigating to Nelnet.

Create a Nelnet account (one time only)

1. On your Workday homepage, click View All Apps or use the side menu to access your Finances app

2. From the menu, under Student select Finances 
   

3. Under the Student Accounts heading, click Make A Payment. This link will take you to Nelnet Campus Commerce, outside of Workday, by opening a new window.

4. Once in Nelnet, enter your contact details, and click Submit. 
   NOTE: This contact information is for Nelnet purposes only, and does not update any information within Workday. Any changes for RISD purposes must be made within the Workday system.

5. Next, you will be prompted to create a 4-digit PIN for your account to continue. Once you have done so, click OK.

6. You will then have access to Nelnet, as follows.

Make A Payment

1. On your Workday homepage, click View All Apps or use the side menu to access your Finances app
   
   
   
   

2. From the menu, under Student select Finances 

   
   

   
   
   

3. Under the Student Accounts heading, click Make A Payment. This link will take you to your Nelnet account - which you established in the last process in a new window.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. From your Nelnet account dashboard, click Make a Payment.
   
   
   
   

5. Enter the dollar amount you wish to pay in the Enter Amount field and click, Next - Payment Method. You may reference your student account balance in Workday in another window.
   
   
   
   

6. Select the Payment Method of your choice, and enter the payment details.
   Note: Selecting Credit/Debit Card will result in a 2.85% processing fee.
   
   

7. Follow the remaining instructions in Nelnet to complete and confirm your payment, and be sure to log out of Nelnet when you are finished.