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The Evolution of Nelnet Ventures

Explore how Nelnet’s corporate venture capital team began, where and why they invest, how they differ from other CVCs, why they’ve succeeded, and how they help drive Nelnet’s culture of innovation.

Strategy
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Part II: A Deep Dive Into the Six Tenets of Nelnet’s DNA

The second of this two-part series takes a closer look at the six tenets of Nelnet’s DNA. We explore how these six tenets reflect the organization’s core values, permeating its investment philosophy and business strategy to create a consistent corporate identity.

Associate Performance
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Part I: Nelnet’s DNA: An Investment Philosophy Explained

A unique investment philosophy sets Nelnet apart from other publicly held companies. Nelnet’s executives explain six tenets of the philosophy—and how they tie to core values and impact growth, shareholders, associates, and more.

Associate Performance
Article

Building a New Focus (and Pillar) on Innovation

A cross-functional team at Nelnet recently set out to answer the question, “How do we make sure innovation is part of everyday life for every associate?” Discover what the team learned, and how it spurred innovative thinking across the company.

Strategy
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Ways to Pay for College in a Pandemic

COVID-19 brought a host of new challenges when it comes to paying for college. We explore them.

Customer Success

Consumer Banking
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Advantages Solar Tax Equity Investments Offer Banks and Corporates Today

In today's challenging economic environment, existing bond portfolios are experiencing significant markdowns. Nelnet Director of Tax Equity Capital Markets explores how solar tax equity investments offer several advantages for investors looking for alternatives.

Thought Leadership
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High Tech, Fully Human: Nelnet Payment Services Support

Trevor Augustin, client services specialist, still laughs at the best compliment he’s ever received on the job.

Customer Experience

Payment Processing
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5 Reasons You’ll Love Our New Signup Tool

Our handcrafted application process is easy-to-use for your customers and quick to get customers accepting payments. Here are a few reasons we love our new signup tool and think you will too.

Customer Experience

Payment Processing
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New ACH Web Debit Validation

The National Automated Clearing House Association (or if you like acronyms, NACHA) is now requiring any new, first-time payments from an account to be validated before accepting the first payment made. We’re implementing this in our system effective on September 1, 2021.

Technology

Payment Processing