higher education

Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/12/20

Protect Students from Spear Phishing Attacks

The cyber division within the FBI put out an important notice regarding spear phishing. We want our partners’ staff and students to be aware of spear phishing attacks. The Nelnet cybersecurity team includes 70 plus individuals that promote security within the Nelnet environment.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/9/20

Building a Solid Financial Wellness Foundation

Examining the relationship students have with their money is the first step in identifying their financial wellness needs. Showcase the positive outcomes for students that maintain good financial wellness in their lives.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
10/2/20

Benefits of Budgeting

We strive to help students realize it’s rewarding to be financially aware. Eight affordable actions are provided so students can live a more financially responsible lifestyle. Budgeting makes students aware of where their money is going and where it should be going.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
9/29/20

Building Confidence on Video

One tip is to press record, then give yourself some time before starting your presentation, as you can always trim down or edit videos. Besides practicing the delivery of what you’ll be sharing, it can also be beneficial to practice the simple act of being on camera.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
9/25/20

Becoming a Cashless Business Office

Becoming 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. Explore the process of “going cashless,” including contactless options.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
9/15/20

Our Partnership with GradGuard

As a result of this partnership, all 1,300+ higher education institutions can have access to a new feature that integrates within their existing Nelnet solution. GradGuard’s tuition insurance provides a refund for deposits, academic fees, housing and tuition when a student completes an unexpected medical withdrawal due to a covered reason such as an illness (mental and physical), accident or injury.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
9/10/20

How COVID-19 Changed Higher Education

Many institutions have been asking how COVID-19 will impact enrollment numbers – though the answer tends to rely on a number of factors, our survey respondents have actually seen fairly positive results. Institutions had to change rapidly in early 2020, but there was still a lot of work to do before re-launching in the fall.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
6/12/20

Bringing your Campus Tours Online

The new normal for student experience is going to shift towards online classes, digital learning material, and virtual forms of recruiting that were predominantly delivered in person. It will be critical for institutions to continue to put students first and leverage technology to remain flexible in the ever-changing enrollment management climate.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
6/9/20

Safeguarding Against Money Laundering: Tuition Payments

The concern of possible money laundering has been brought to the forefront with several recent inquiries at different levels of government. Third-party tuition payment processors work best when integrated into student information systems. This integration allows for a single sign on approach for additional security and eliminates the risk of fraud and data breaches.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
6/6/20

Incoming Student Insights | Nelnet Campus Commerce

How are current high school and college students reacting to the COVID-19 pandemic? How has it affected their perception of higher education? Let’s find out.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
5/22/20

Navigating COVID-19 and CARES Act

We scoured the internet to find the top 10 websites or articles for your institution to get financial information quickly through COVID-19. NACUBO drafted a great summary article on accommodating students, distance education, and general provisions as it relates to course audits, cash management, academic terms, and Clery Act and emergency notifications.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
5/19/20

CARES Act and What to Know

Nelnet Campus Commerce partnered with the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) to share important insights on the Coronavirus Aid and Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Megan Schneider, senior director of government affairs at NACBUO, highlights how CARES Act funds are appropriated to colleges and universities.

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