Virtual Campus Connect 2026October 20-21, 2026 Open to All Clients FREE to Attend

Building the Infrastructure of Student Financial Success

Two days, one great conference! Virtual CampusConnect 2026 brought together the people who keep campus billing, payments, and refunds running for fresh sessions, new ideas, and the next reveal of Horizon. Missed a session or want to revisit a favorite? Register through November 3, 2026 to watch the recordings.

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Horizon

Horizon

Students aren’t leaving college because they can’t keep up with the work. They’re leaving because they can’t keep up with the costs. Nelnet plans to change that with Horizon—the first platform connecting personalized payment options, refunds, aid, cost snapshots, and financial guidance into one system designed to keep students enrolled and moving forward in life.

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On the Agenda

From product walkthroughs to impact stories, every session is designed to meet real challenges your team faces today.

Product roadmap & deep dives

See what’s available now and what’s coming, straight from the Nelnet product team, with time for live Q&A.

Peer discussion panels

Bursars, business office teams, and finance leaders from institutions like yours sharing how they’re navigating today’s pressures.

Implementation & migration stories

First-hand accounts from institutions that have adopted Nelnet products.

Giving Back to Your Campus

We gave away three donations totaling $10,000 to campuses that joined us at Virtual CampusConnect 2026. It’s our way of giving back to the institutions that make this event what it is. Check back soon to see which institutions won!

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Become a Sponsor

Virtual CampusConnect 2026 brings together bursars, CFOs, and campus finance leaders from institutions nationwide to talk trends, product innovation, and the future of campus commerce. As a sponsor, your brand gets direct visibility with the people making the decisions.

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Sponsor Prospectus

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

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