Join us for our May Webinar Wednesday Series

As one of the nation’s premier education finance companies, Nelnet has been a proven leader in the industry for more than 32 years. Our products have helped students, families, schools, and organizations that serve them prepare for, deliver, and finance education while managing the administrative burden of doing so. As a Department of Education-contracted servicer, Nelnet continues to provide stability and expertise in a rapidly changing environment through delivery of premier service to schools and their students.

In alignment with our customers’ needs, Nelnet Partner Solutions continues to offer our Webinar Wednesday series. Delivered on a weekly basis, Webinar Wednesdays feature important training and topics of interest geared specifically toward school personnel. Sessions are offered Wednesdays at both 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Eastern). Registration is required.

Understanding Federal Direct Consolidation Loans (May 4 and May 25)

This session is an introduction to Federal Consolidation Loans.  We will discuss benefits, eligibility, the current in-school consolidation option, and how consolidation impacts a school’s default rate.  We will also cover the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  The session will conclude with some common FAQ’s associated with Direct Consolidation Loans. 

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 809 604 238

Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 200 719

 Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 804 104 620

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 801 521 534

 Counseling Students Using Social Media (May 11)

 This session takes a look at the millennial student and their communication preferences.  It will also delve into Facebook, Twitter and other social media formats with an eye toward how aid offices can use these forums to connect with and counsel students.

 Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 805 447 739

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 803 674 408

 Using NSLDS (May 18)

This session is an introduction to NSLDS.  We will discuss access, security, enhancements, how the new loan servicers are reflected and what to expect in the future.  We’ll also look at how the FSA Exit Counseling site is linked to NSLDS and what benefits that provides for both the school and the borrower.

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 11:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 809 816 981

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Session Number: 808 130 112

Please visit the Nelnet Loan Servicing website and click on the Training link to register for an upcoming session. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the meeting. Please contact us with any questions.