With the steady rise in loan borrowing and credit card use among college students in the last decade, counseling students about money matters is more important than ever. Our industry-leading Financial Success series helps your students be brilliant with their money habits before, during, and after college.Planning and paying for college
- Nellie Mae's Parent Resources for Education Preparation (PREP) program helps your office introduce parents to the realities of paying for their child's education.
- Our informative guides for many student audiences help them prepare for the responsibility of borrowing and budgeting during college.
Money management
- Tips and articles are available under Your Financial Success and in Nellie Mae's library. Those considering borrowing can calculate estimated education loan APRs and monthly payment amounts. Students can register for Sallie Mae's Student Answer e-newsletter to receive credit education tips by email.
Research
Nellie Mae's industry research includes:
National Student Loan Survey
Nellie Mae began conducting the National Student Loan Survey (NASLS) in 1987. This study has been valuable for tracking student loan indebtedness and the effects of borrowing on career and lifestyle choices.
Credit card study
Nellie Mae has published summary statistics on our private student loan borrowers since 1998 to determine their credit card indebtedness. By monitoring these trends, Nellie Mae and others in the financial aid industry can be better equipped to deliver relevant guidance for students.