Our Vision: We make dreams possible.
Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.
Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.
Apply to one of our internships today. Your career awaits.
Nelnet is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. As we expand our focus on growth and development, we recognize the need to fully capitalize on innovative ideas.
What you'd do
- Collaborate in small teams to intake, research, and explore innovative ideas and challenges.
- Engage with internal teams across Nelnet to test and validate potential solutions.
- Present findings and recommendations to project advisors and corporate leadership, including Nelnet executives.
- Participate in internal innovation events to source new project ideas.
- Document, communicate and present project progress, outcomes, and learnings.
- Proactively participate in creative exploration (think outside the box).
- Full-time student working toward a 4-year degree in Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Computer Science, Marketing, Journalism, AD/PR, or related fields. Must be enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Current or previous experience in student organizations, clubs, or teams a plus.
- Experience with innovation initiatives, research activities, or competitions/events demonstrating a creative and investigative mindset also a plus.
- Investigative and innovative mindset with a passion for problem-solving.
- Starts
- 2026-10-01