Nelnet Campus Commerce to Host Virtual Summit, Showcasing Payment Innovation

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet Campus Commerce, a trusted leader in higher education payment technology, announced that it will host its annual Virtual Client Summit on Oct. 16, 2025. The free, full-day virtual event will bring together bursars, financial aid officers, IT leaders, and administrators from more than 1,000 client institutions to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of campus payment technology.

The summit features institution-led presentations, Nelnet product updates, and a first-hand look at Project Horizon, Nelnet Campus Commerce's multi-year transformation initiative designed to modernize the way higher education manages student payments and financial engagement.

"This summit is about listening and collaborating," said Jackie Strohbehn, president of Nelnet Campus Commerce. "We're proud to create space for our partner institutions to share how they're using our platforms to improve efficiency today, as well as shape the solutions we're building for tomorrow."

A Day of Collaboration and Innovation

The Virtual Client Summit agenda includes:

• Client-Led Presentations: Institutions will highlight real-world examples of how Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions streamline operations and enhance student experiences.
• Product Roadmaps and Efficiencies: Sessions will explore existing tools like Nelnet Notify, preview how AI is being incorporated to enhance automation and insight, and look ahead to the innovations being built under Project Horizon.
• Project Horizon Deep Dive: Attendees will learn how Nelnet is co-developing a modern, cloud-based platform with institutions nationwide that is focused on simplifying administrative processes, empowering students and families, and adapting to evolving expectations.

"Project Horizon represents the next era of higher education payments: student-first, collaborative, and built for flexibility. We'll also explore how AI is driving smarter engagement and personalization in our product roadmap, starting with tools like Notify." said Brittany Hubbard, director of product experience at Nelnet Campus Commerce. "The summit is our chance to share measurable progress and invite clients to continue shaping the future with us."

Building on Partnership

With over 1,000 colleges and universities using its payment solutions and more than 150 institutions engaged in advisory boards and design partnerships, Nelnet Campus Commerce views the summit as both a milestone and a launchpad.

"Every new feature we're building is informed by the voices of our client community," Strohbehn said. "This event is a powerful reminder that we're not just building technology—we're building it together."

About Nelnet Campus Commerce
 Nelnet Campus Commerce delivers unlimited payment opportunities for over 1,000 colleges and universities and serves over 8 million students across the United States. Using the latest technology to create unique and integrated payment experiences, Nelnet Campus Commerce solutions are Payment Card Industry Level 1-validated and Level 1 integrated with every major enterprise resource planning system. From payment processing and disbursements to tuition payment plans and online storefronts, Nelnet Campus Commerce helps process every payment on campus.

About Nelnet Business Services
 Nelnet Business Services is a division of Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI), which provides payment technology and community management solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, churches, and businesses in the U.S. and internationally. The division serves nearly 1,000 higher education institutions and 12,000 K-12 schools worldwide.

SOURCE Nelnet Campus Commerce