News – Nelnet Inc

Nelnet Bank introduces K-12 high-yield

Nelnet Admin — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:26:26 +0000

Nelnet Bank unveils K-12 High-Yield Savings in collaboration with FACTS, prioritizing financial well-being for educational institutions. With competitive rates and fee transparency, this initiative aims to redefine financial support in the education sector.

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Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid Awards New Servicing Contracts

Nelnet Admin — Mon, 08 May 2023 16:27:51 +0000

The awarding of contracts to Nelnet and four other companies was seen by the U.S. Department of Education as a key first step in implementing a new loan servicing environment aimed at improving customer experience.

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Buckle Up, More Student Loan Servicing Changes Are Coming

Nelnet Admin — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:34:40 +0000

Forbes explores the contract awarded to Nelnet and four other companies, how changes may impact borrowers, and how the award is part of the U.S. Department of Education’s loan servicing environment overhaul.

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Fintech company launches loans for African students

Nelnet Admin — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:11:06 +0000

8B Education Investments has collaborated with US-based Nelnet bank in a “first-of-its-kind” partnership to get more African students into North American institutions.

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e3 announces Youth Entrepreneurship Competition

Nelnet Admin — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:18:36 +0000

The Cheyenne County e3 (Energizing Entrepreneurial Ecosystems) chapter, Nelnet, and Sidney Public Schools are excited to announce the launch of its first Youth Entrepreneurship Competition (YEC).

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Renewable Properties Closes Fund 8 Portfolio of Nearly 30 MW of Community Solar Projects

Nelnet Admin — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:33:43 +0000

Fund 8 is Renewable Properties' fourth tax equity fund partnership with Nelnet, a corporate tax equity partner that also has a solar engineering, procurement, and construction and operation and maintenance business.

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Explore the Local Impact of York County Solar Project

Nelnet Admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:23:43 +0000

We talked with Craig Vincent of Nebraska Public Power District about a cutting-edge 3.2 MW community solar project in York that’s offsetting 100% of power usage for the city, county, and public school district.

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Nelnet Buys Solar Installation Company GRNE Solar

Nelnet Admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:02:21 +0000

Nelnet announced purchase of controlling interest in solar installation company GRNE, accelerating the company’s growth and expanding Nelnet’s diversification into solar development.

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Telegraph District Development Reshapes Lincoln’s Downtown

Nelnet Admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:02:09 +0000

Speedway Properties and Nelnet envisioned a rejuvenation of the once-blighted area of eastern downtown Lincoln when they partnered in 2015 to buy and develop more than a dozen properties. They’ve only just now hit pause.

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