Nelnet 2025 Year in Review: Building Momentum for the Future

Discover Nelnet’s achievements, innovations, and community impact in 2025—and explore how you can be part of what’s next in 2026.

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Wendi Beck Receives 2025 Butterfield Leadership Award

For 19 years, Wendi Beck has shaped Nelnet with mentorship and care, guiding associates through change and growth. Her selfless leadership has now earned her the 2025 Butterfield Award—honoring a career built on service and impact.

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Comparing Nelnet to the Best Companies for Internships

Offering four types of internship programs, Nelnet has earned a reputation for providing top-quality experiences for interns. Learn what makes the organization a top company for internships.

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We Talk With Former Nelnet Interns, Now Working

Five recent Nelnet intern program graduates who are now working share how they landed where they are – and how time at Nelnet helped them.

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Expert Advice on Virtual Interviewing

We’re here to help you feel confident for your next virtual interview. Check out these tips and tricks from Nelnet hiring experts on how to virtually interview with ease.

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Life as a Pathway Intern: Meet Collin Fink 

With an emphasis on Strengths and character-building, real-world work that impacts Nelnet as a whole, and mentors who really care about their interns, the Pathway Program is more than just an exciting professional opportunity – it’s a life-changing personal journey for students.

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Nelnet Hosts Draft for 20+ Additional Interns

When students lost internship opportunities at other companies, Nelnet stepped in to help. Find out how Nelnet hosted a draft for 20+ additional interns.

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Learn From Experience – How Internships Helped Nelnet Associates Succeed

Internships allow people to become comfortable taking risks and learning new things. Learn how internships helped Nelnet associates succeed.

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Serving Our Communities: Nelnet Interns Share Their Passion for Volunteering

Giving back isn’t just a Nelnet core value – it’s who we are. See how Nelnet interns share their passion for volunteering.

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