Payments

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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Research Study: Student Payment Plans

Data scientists from Nelnet Inc. conducted a study on the impact of payment plans in higher ed. The study reviewed 70,000+ student records over 5 years at 2-year institutions and 469,000 student records over 15 years at 4-year institutions. Join this session to learn more about the research, the results, and the impact on student retention.

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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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New NACHA Account Validation Rule

NACHA is updating their rules for online payments effective March 2021. Join us to learn more about the new Account Validation rule.

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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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Flexible Payment Plan Schedules in Uncertain Times

Many students are struggling with whether or not to return or attend college, and if they do, how they are going to pay their tuition. This indecision may leave students in a position where traditional payment plan start dates will not work for them, and calls for flexibility and creativity.

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Meet our Newest Partner: GradGuard

Join us to learn more about our newest partner, GradGuard and how they support your institution disclose your tuition and refund policy, as well as provide tuition insurance to your students.

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The Benefits of a Cashless Business Office

Becoming cashless has been an increasingly popular way for business offices to streamline their processes, and with the impact of COVID-19, almost a necessity. This seminar will outline effective implementation strategies, and identify the best tactics to communicate new processes to students and constituents.

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New NACHA Account Validation Rule

NACHA is updating their rules for online payments effective March 2021. Join us to learn more about the new Account Validation rule.

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