Security and Compliance

Author: Nelnet Campus Commerce
Nelnet Campus Commerce
8/7/26

How to Detect and Prevent Ghost Student Fraud

California's community college system lost more than $13 million to ghost student fraud in 2025. Here's what higher ed leaders need to know about detecting and preventing these schemes.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
7/27/26

Safeguarding Campus Communities: Higher Education Cybersecurity Tips

In higher education, cybersecurity isn't just an IT issue. It's a shared responsibility that touches students, staff, and the broader campus community. Read for tips on keeping your campus secure.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
3/18/26

7 Common FERPA Violations to Avoid

The primary goal of FERPA is to safeguard the privacy of students by ensuring that education records are handled with care and that unauthorized individuals do not access or misuse personal information. In partnership with CampusGuard, we’ve compiled a list of seven common FERPA violations and how to avoid them.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
7/14/25

Navigating FERPA Compliance: 3 Ways You Can Ensure Better Data Security

Between securing your students’ data against the wrong parties and allowing access to the right ones, ensuring your institution follows FERPA regulations is key. Read our blog to discover three ways to stay FERPA compliant and protect your students’ information.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
11/25/24

What Can You Do to Protect Your Institution’s Private Data?

From protecting confidential student demographic data to keeping financial information secure, maintaining high security standards is crucial for your institution. Here are some tips for things to keep in mind with your data.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/25/24

CampusConnect Virtual Conference 2024: Highlights & Innovations

CampusConnect 2024 brought customers and Nelnet associates together virtually to partner in higher education success. Check out a recap of sessions and summaries of what happened.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/16/24

Celebrate Security Awareness Every Day

We've partnered with CampusGuard to celebrate cybersecurity awareness month with security tips and tricks to keep you and your institution safe.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
7/24/24

How Your Campus Can Streamline Financial Operations

Explore the inefficiencies of traditional campus transaction methods and discover how you can streamline financial operations with Nelnet Campus Commerce. From tuition management to integrated commerce, technology-driven solutions offer improved efficiency, convenience, and a better student experience. See how Indiana University benefits from Nelnet solutions.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
11/1/23

CampusConnect Virtual Conference 2023: Highlights and More

Explore the transformative potential of IoT in higher education and discover crucial strategies for safeguarding and leveraging this technology on your interconnected campus.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/31/23

Utilizing and Safeguarding the Internet of Things on Higher Ed Campuses

Explore the transformative potential of IoT in higher education and discover crucial strategies for safeguarding and leveraging this technology on your interconnected campus.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/25/23

Safeguarding the Virtual Campus: Ensuring Remote Learning Security in Higher Education

With online learning still in demand, your higher ed institution needs to meet security requirements to keep your virtual campus safe while online.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/12/23

Securing Higher Ed: Battling the Surge in Ransomware Attacks

Nelnet Campus Commerce wants to help you stay prepared for rising Ransomware threats in higher ed – understand the impact and strengthen the cybersecurity at your institution.

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