We took some time with Amy Stover, director of Northeast operations, to discuss how Nelnet Campus Commerce meets the needs of institutions, students, and their families. Q: Can you tell us about how your career in higher ed began? A: I started out as a financial aid officer, where I worked for a number of... Read More »

As a seasoned veteran with two decades of higher education sales experience, Liz Meuse was ready to take on her next challenge – working with Nelnet Campus Commerce. To welcome her to the family, we had a brief conversation with Liz about herself.  Q: What are you most proud of in your career? A: I’m... Read More »

We had the opportunity to sit down with DeeAnn Wenger, president of Nelnet Campus Commerce, and discuss the importance of data security. Q: What makes you passionate about Nelnet Campus Commerce? A: I have a strong passion for education, and I love that I get to come to work every day and be surrounded by... Read More »

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Council (PCI Security Standards Council) is an open global forum that is responsible for the development, management, education and awareness of PCI Security Standards, including data security standards, payment application data security standards and pin transaction security.  PCI Standards Overview The council’s five founding global payment brands have agreed to incorporate PCI... Read More »

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is tricky business. It makes the college student the sole owner of their grades and financial information, even while their parents are footing the tuition bill. It’s a difficult conversation to have when parents call the university to make a payment, but the financial officer is unable... Read More »

International students can enrich your school community, enhance your tuition revenue, and help students learn about cultural diversity. With the introduction of international students, administrators often have to adjust certain processes – in particular, they’ll have to navigate the complexities of international payments. The problem Normally, international parents pay tuition and fees via bank wire... Read More »

We are thrilled to announce that Nelnet Campus Commerce has expanded our collaboration with Western Union Business Solutions to include an embedded interface between our payment processing platforms and Western Union’s trusted international payments service. “We have linked to international payment providers in the past, but this partnership incorporates Western Union’s feature-rich digital payments capability... Read More »

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the 2019 Alliance conference in March! When you’re exploring the conference, make sure to check out our panel featuring higher education experts from the North Carolina State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University at Buffalo and University of Colorado. We’ll be hearing how smarter payment technology has allowed them to streamline processes on... Read More »

Actively managed payment plans reduce administrative requirements, streamline processes, and improve security and visibility. These plans also support student success by increasing affordability, access and convenience. In this web seminar, a panel of campus leaders discussed how actively managed payment plans have helped their institutions increase enrollment and retention, improve institutional cash flow and business... Read More »

Jodi Spethman, director of marketing, shared some of her wisdom from 20 years of professional experience and working closely with e-commerce and higher education. Q: How long have you worked in higher education? In 1999, I started working in the financial aid office of a university in Orlando. I was an advisor for incoming students.... Read More »