Background

The U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program is one of the largest and most complex government-customer programs. For the more than 2.7 million borrowers in the program who live with disabilities, navigating repayment options, including payment plans, deferment, and forbearance decisions, can be especially challenging. These borrowers require support that is not only operationally efficient, but also accessible, compassionate, and responsive to their unique circumstances.

FSA’s loan servicing operations span tens of millions of active borrowers across multiple repayment programs. Delivering consistent, compliant service at that scale requires a partner with proven infrastructure, experienced teams, and the operational discipline to execute reliably, year after year.

Objective

FSA needed a long-term operational partner capable of managing loan portfolios at massive scale, processing tens of millions of payments annually, administering specialized programs accurately, and maintaining compliance with federal requirements while delivering a consistent, high-quality borrower experience.

Solution

For 15+ years, Nelnet has provided FSA with a reliable, scalable loan servicing platform and the operational infrastructure to support it. Nelnet’s servicing operations combine proprietary technology with experienced teams to process payments, manage borrower communications, handle applications, and administer specialized programs all while meeting the performance and compliance standards FSA requires.

Key Services Provided

Program Management

Nelnet manages the operational lifecycle of FSA’s loan servicing programs, coordinating across systems, teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution at scale. Ongoing performance monitoring and continuous improvement keep operations aligned with FSA’s standards and borrower expectations.

Contact Center Support

Nelnet services federal student loan assets on proprietary technology platforms, delivering proven repayment performance and high customer satisfaction among borrowers. Our servicing infrastructure is purpose-built for the compliance, volume, and reliability demands of federal loan programs.

System Modernization

Nelnet’s flexible, white-label loan application system meets FSA’s rigorous operational requirements, processing applications accurately and at scale across complex program types. The system is built to adapt as program needs evolve while maintaining consistent performance.

Digital Accessibility

Nelnet leverages automation to streamline servicing workflows, reduce manual processing, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of borrower-facing and back-office operations, freeing FSA’s teams to focus on higher-value program work.

Reporting and Analytics

Nelnet provides comprehensive operational reporting, giving FSA the visibility needed to monitor program performance, track key metrics, and make data-informed decisions about servicing operations and borrower outcomes.

Results

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in assets serviced in 2025

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payments processed in 2025

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years supporting FSA loan servicing operations

Conclusion

Nelnet’s long-standing partnership with FSA demonstrates what operational excellence looks like at federal scale — reliable, compliant servicing delivered consistently across millions of borrowers and tens of millions of transactions. As FSA continues to evolve its programs, Nelnet remains a committed operational partner, bringing the depth of experience and proven infrastructure needed to support one of the nation’s most important financial programs.