Exceptional Benefits to Enhance Your All-Around Wellness

A fulfilling career is just one reason you come to work at Nelnet. We also care about supporting your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

We’re invested in you and what matters most to you. Nelnet provides a competitive benefits package because we value your life success – and that of your family.

Generous Earned Time Off

Earned Time Off

We provide generous earned time off plus 11 paid holidays a year. Best of all, there’s no wait – you’ll start earning right away.

401(k) and Loan Repayment Program

401(k) Match

We match 100% of your first 3% contribution and 50% on the next 2%.

Free Health Benefit Premiums

Free Health Premium

We hold annual health screenings for all associates. If you meet all four wellness goals, you’ll earn a free health premium (associate-only coverage) in the next year.

Tax-Free Health Savings

Set up a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to prepare for health expenses.

The benefits here are by far better than any job that I’ve had before, especially working in a customer service field.

JL Tronson

Advisor II

The benefits at Nelnet are the best. They fit all of the things you need in life and they’re available to you the day you walk into the door.

Victoria Dunn

Advisor II

Awesome Perks Can Make All the Difference

We provide all the major benefits and then some. It pays dividends to be a Nelnet associate – whether it’s supporting your financial, educational, wellness, or community giving goals.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Purchase company stock at 15% below market value.

Casual Dress Environment

Flexible Work Environment

Work from home or the office – your choice. And when it comes to dress, jeans and tees are the norm. Or feel free to bust out that button-down if you’re feeling classy.

Tuition Reimbursement

We reimburse up to $5,250 in annual tuition costs if your degree is relevant to an opportunity you’re pursuing at Nelnet.

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Choose to put some (or all) of your employer-matched 401(k) funds toward your student loans.

Wellness Program

Participate in wellness challenges and earn anywhere from $100 to $450 each quarter.

Donation Match Program

Donate to an eligible nonprofit and we’ll match your gift 1:1. Giving to a school? We’ll match it 3:1.

Fitness Reimbursement

Get reimbursed up to $300 annually for eligible fitness expenses like gym memberships, weight management programs, home exercise equipment, or fitness trackers.

Nelnet Scholars Program

Scholarships for children of Nelnet associates. Simply apply at the beginning of each year.

Benefits and Perks in Action

We’re stronger as an organization because we provide valuable benefits and perks that help our associates meet their life goals. Our associates thrive using these resources to fit their lifestyle and individual needs – and you can, too.

Search Our Openings for Your Career

Find your opportunity for professional growth within an awesome work environment at Nelnet. From customer support and product sales to business accounting and software engineering, Nelnet offers career paths and professional development in a variety of fields and industries.

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