Information Technology

Student Perspectives Today and Tomorrow

Serving students and meeting their expectations is a critical priority for every higher ed institution. Join this session to hear from a panel of college students on their Student Perspectives Today and Tomorrow — what they expect from their campus experience during these unique times, and understand if those expectations are just temporary or permanent.

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Managing Receivables During a Pandemic (Webinar)

For many Higher Ed institutions, balancing the goals of enrollment management and accounts receivable is an ongoing struggle. Covid has amplified this challenge as many institutions may have relaxed tuition delinquency policies in an effort to maintain enrollment levels. 

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5 Drivers of Business Acumen

The 5 Drivers of Business breaks down the questions "what do I really know about the business of our business?" In this session we will cover the fundamental elements for any company. By using the core financial statements—statement of cash flows (Cash), the income statement (Profit), and the balance sheet (assets)—as the foundation.

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Payment Plans and Campus Financial Health

In 2020, Nelnet data scientists teamed with a number of our partner institutions to empirically measure the impact of payment plans on a number of key data points, for both 2-year and 4-year institutions. The results were positive.

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Meet our Newest Partner: Workday

Join us to learn more about our newest partner, Workday, and how they support higher education with their student information system.

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Think SMART in 2021

Learn how to Think SMART in 2021. The SMART acronym will help provide a foundation of success that is clear and achievable as you plan out the year.

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Compliance Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Compliance is crucial to prevent gaps in data security. You are responsible for safeguarding the credit card data at your institution and complying with the PCI DSS. Learn how to get ahead of potential gaps and keep student data secure.

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Creating a Cashless Business Office

Going cashless has been an increasingly popular way for business offices to streamline their processes and, with the effects of COVID-19, promote health and safety. In this web seminar, we explore the benefits of being a cashless business office - and what it would take for your institution to make the transition.

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Ways to Succeed in Implementing New Products on Campus

Implementing new products can be a monumental task – and it’s crucial that each step of the process goes smoothly.

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Partner Insights: Western Union Business Services

We can all agree that we will be glad to see 2020 in the rear-view mirror. As we look forward, how can we prepare for the new year? Join international payment expert, Andy Benkis from Western Union Business Solutions, on a conversation about key student mobility shifts, and upcoming trends in foreign payments and international recruitment for 2021.

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Payment Performance Analytics

Studies of student accounts at the end of a term reveal that it is common for students to have small outstanding balances. While the majority of balances are resolved prior to the start of the next term, unpaid balances are one of the leading barriers to student retention.

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Institutions Benefit from Payment Plans

Research shows students who utilize a payment plan are nearly 8% more likely to retain from semester-to-semester.

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