International Education Day: Nelnet’s Global Impact

On International Education Day, Saturday, Jan. 24, we celebrate the transformative power of learning—and the global community that makes it possible.

Nelnet has grown far beyond its roots in student loan servicing. Today, we’re a diversified hybrid holding company—meaning we both own and actively manage a range of businesses. This unique structure gives us flexibility to invest, innovate, and share resources across divisions, all while keeping education at the heart of what we do. Our primary businesses span consumer lending, loan servicing, payments, and technology—all with a large customer emphasis in the education space. This creates impact for millions of students, families, and institutions worldwide.

FACTS

FACTS delivers comprehensive K-12 school management solutions that help schools operate more efficiently and improve the educational experience for families and students. From tuition and payment plans to enrollment, financial aid, and classroom resources, FACTS helps schools run smoothly while supporting student success.

• 35+ years supporting schools
• 12,000+ private K-12 schools partnered
• 2.2 million students served
• Over 4.5 million families impacted

Nelnet Campus Commerce

Nelnet Campus Commerce delivers secure, innovative payment technology that helps colleges and universities simplify tuition and fee collection. With solutions for payment plans, e-commerce, and compliance, Nelnet Campus Commerce supports institutions in creating efficient, user-friendly experiences for students and families.

• 8 million students supported
• 1,300 institutions partnered
• 34 million payments processed annually

BenefitEd

BenefitEd offers education-focused employee benefits that help organizations support their workforce through tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and 529 contributions. These programs reduce financial stress, strengthen retention, and empower employees to achieve their educational and financial goals.

• 44,300+ tuition forms processed annually
• $144,500+ payments to student loans and 529s annually

Nelnet Bank

Nelnet Bank provides flexible banking solutions designed to help families and students achieve their educational goals. As an FDIC-insured online bank, Nelnet Bank offers private student loans, refinancing options, and financial tools that make higher education more accessible and affordable.

• $295K in scholarships awarded in first five years (Northern Utah, low- to moderate-income students)
• 75 scholarships in the most recent two years—41% of them to first-generation students
• ~$160M originated in education loans supporting 5,300+ individuals

Loan Servicing

Nelnet’s loan servicing teams partner with the U.S. Department of Education and financial institutions to manage student loans for millions of borrowers. With decades of experience, Nelnet delivers reliable servicing, simplifies repayment, and provides exceptional support to help borrowers succeed.

• 14.2 million borrowers served
• $508.7 billion in loans serviced

The Nelnet Foundation

Through initiatives like the Learn to Dream Scholarship and the Nelnet Scholars Program, the Nelnet Foundation provides resources that open doors to opportunity—supporting students in pursuing higher education and global learning experiences.

• 9,000+ scholarships awarded (Learn to Dream)
• $600K awarded to 150 students over the last five years (Nelnet Scholars)

Lily’s Story

Stories like Lily’s show how Nelnet’s commitment to education creates real-world impact.

With help from the Nelnet Scholars Program, Lily will participate in a faculty-led study abroad trip to Costa Rica, where she’ll explore education systems and renewable energy—an experience that aligns perfectly with her values of curiosity, service, and sustainability. Lily’s story exemplifies how scholarships don’t just fund education; they create space for exploration, global learning, and impact.

Explore the Nelnet Foundation

Nelnet has 5,300 associates in 50 states and three countries, all dedicated to empowering others through education. Every day, our people bring passion, expertise, and a commitment to service—helping students, families, and institutions turn educational dreams into reality. We celebrate our numbers, but the true impact comes from a team dedicated to opening doors and expanding opportunities worldwide.