Lincoln, Neb. (September 6, 2017) – Inceptia, a leader in helping schools and students navigate the student loan landscape, has been named an Ellucian partner. In this role, Inceptia will bring extended support to schools, making it simpler for financial aid administrators to outsource key functions while saving them time and money.

“We’re excited to integrate our innovative solutions with Ellucian’s respected financial aid management and student information systems, Banner^® and Colleague^®,” said Deana Unger, vice president, financial aid operations. “As an Ellucian partner, we can provide schools with an uncomplicated and holistic approach to financial aid processes, while also being able to transfer student data in real time.”

Inceptia’s suite of financial aid management solutions offers time-saving processes for financial aid administrators and intuitive support tools for students:

• Verification Gateway – This secure, mobile-friendly web portal seamlessly guides students and parents through verification. Two options, Full-Service and the new software-only SaaS version, are available.
• PJ Advisor – Offering an accessible, supportive and secure solution, this mobile-ready website streamlines the process of collecting information schools need to evaluate financial aid appeals.
• SAP Advisor – A fully automated online solution, SAP Advisor provides students, faculty and financial aid staff the tools to quickly and seamlessly manage the Satisfactory Academic Progress process and SAP appeals.

“Offering schools smarter ways to simplify the many processes involved in financial aid management is at the heart of what we do,” said Inceptia president and CEO Randy Heesacker, “Partnering with Ellucian is another step toward helping financial aid managers spend less time managing the process and more time counseling their students.”

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 220,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (June 20, 2017) – To reach students who aren’t meeting required academic standards and need to file an appeal, Inceptia has introduced SAP Advisor — a holistic solution that features a fully automated, intuitive online process.

“When a student receives a Satisfactory Academic Progress warning it can be a confusing and stressful situation, especially when it comes to navigating the steps required for the appeals process,” said Randy Heesacker, NSLP president and CEO.

“As part of Inceptia’s mission to bring greater efficiency to financial aid management, we’ve developed SAP Advisor to help students, faculty, and financial aid staff manage the entire process quickly and seamlessly.”

The new solution from Inceptia offers a two-fold benefit by helping students and schools:

• Streamline the Appeal Process – SAP Advisor gives students a dynamic platform to guide them through the appeal process via automated electronic appeal submission. For schools that have tasked a committee to review appeals, SAP Advisor facilitates and speeds up the process by allowing committee members to vote on appeal submissions remotely.
• Manage the Academic Plan – As some schools require an Academic Plan to supplement the appeal process, SAP Advisor provides an online portal where students and advisors can communicate virtually, build and monitor the plan.

“SAP Advisor automates document collection and review, which increases the efficiency of the school’s faculty, advisors and financial aid office,” Heesacker noted. “It also increases student satisfaction and retention by empowering Millennials by giving them the self-service, intuitive online solutions that they expect.”

For more about SAP Advisor, visit Inceptia.org.

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 220,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (June 5, 2017) – As thousands of Michigan college students celebrate their graduation this spring, the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is working in conjunction with Inceptia, a nonprofit company, to help residents who are facing challenges in navigating the loan repayment process.

Treasury is offering a one-year pilot program—which continues through January 1, 2018—to assist borrowers by providing free financial literacy information and one-on-one student loan delinquency counseling.

“This is an exciting time for graduating seniors, but for many of them, their first loan payments will be arriving soon. For these new alumni, the student loan repayment process can be complicated and difficult to understand,” said Randy Heesacker, NSLP president, and CEO.

“Inceptia, through this program with the Michigan Department of Treasury, is helping make the process easier to navigate so that graduates who have fallen behind on their payments can return to good financial standing.”

Michigan student loan borrowers currently delinquent on their loans can opt into the program. Participants work with counselors to develop a repayment plan that helps them return to good financial standing. In addition, they learn how to create a household budget and better understand their credit score.

To qualify, individuals must have federal student loans from a public or private nonprofit Michigan higher education institution, currently be delinquent on their student loans, and agree to provide their credit score twice during the pilot period.

“We’re pleased to salute every graduate’s achievements as they move to the next phase in their lives,” Heesacker added. “The Treasury program is one more way Inceptia is helping students get back on the right path to financial success.”

To read Inceptia’s “Great Advice for Grads Summer 2017,” including tips for living on an entry-level salary while paying students loans, how to avoid five money mistakes, and advice from graduates who have paid off student loan debt, visit https://www.inceptia.org/PDF/GreatAdviceForGrads_Summer2017.pdf.

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 220,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (May 16, 2017) – With its innovative Verification Gateway solution — featuring a new Software as a Service (SaaS) option — Inceptia is making the verification process easier, faster and more accurate than ever for students and financial aid departments.

The system combines the time savings of a fully automated, seamless process with the flexibility to add personal interaction whenever needed, guiding students and parents through verification via a highly secure, mobile-friendly web portal.

"Verification Gateway now not only offers schools two valuable options for streamlining their verification process, but also gets financial aid departments online quickly," said Randy Heesacker, NSLP President and CEO.

"It’s estimated that one-third of FAFSAs are selected for verification, creating extra work for schools as well as the students they serve." Verification Gateway relieves the burden of cumbersome paperwork by offering a fully automated process for students and financial aid administrators, one that’s modern and uses today’s smart technology.

"Our system is truly intuitive and only requests the required documents so schools avoid having to sort through conflicting information and enjoy a much more streamlined, accurate process. Best of all, it’s an affordable solution for schools looking to get back more time to work directly with their students."

With Verification Gateway Full Service, final verifications are completed by Inceptia and processed within two business days of receipt of all documents.

Alternately, schools may choose Verification Gateway SaaS, a software-only option, which enables the school to complete the verifications.

Students enjoy:

• Options available for e-sign and text reminders.
• Built-in web-enabled forms and secure document upload.
• Document upload 24/7 from any device.
• Toll-free help for any questions (full-service option).

Schools benefit from:

• The ability to package student files and disburse aid more quickly.
• Monitoring of all submitted data and access to student progress views via detailed real-time reports.
• A cloud-based system, with limited school IT support required
• Integration into the school’s FAM system without requiring access to the FAM system.

"Verification Gateway meets Inceptia’s stringent security standards and complies with federal regulations," Heesacker added. "As regulations change every academic year, we keep up-to-date on those changes so schools don’t have to worry about them."

For more about Verification Gateway, visit inceptia.org/financial-aid-management.

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 160,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (April 4, 2017) – To celebrate the Class of 2017, Inceptia has published “Great Advice for Grads,” a collection of articles that offers practical advice and words of wisdom regarding money, student loans, and career.

Developed through a collaborative relationship with the personal finance site NerdWallet, the eGuide features information by finance and career experts, with articles chosen specifically for their graduate-relevant content at a time when it is needed most.

This year marks the fourth annual issue of the publication and continues a tradition of addressing student needs, said Carissa Uhlman, vice president of student success.

“We continue to hear from graduates that they need a resource for 3 months, 6 months, a year after they’ve left school that will help them get a better grasp on student loans and handling their finances. So we developed this year’s guide with that in mind, offering them an informational guide that they can save, share, and come back to whenever it’s needed.”

The 2017 eGuide features timely and motivational content, including:

• How to Live on an Entry-Level Salary When You Have Student Loans
• How Can I Avoid My Parents’ Money Mistakes?
• The Keys to Financial Wellness for Millennials
• How Do I Evaluate a Job Offer?
• 5 Rookie Career Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The end result, Uhlman said, is an e-guide that both informs and encourages. “Those are two essential tools we believe students need as they make their way through this challenging post-graduation time. It’s a great resource for both students and their families.”

“Great Advice for Grads 2017” is available for download at https://bit.ly/InceptiaGradAdvice2017.

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 160,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (February 1, 2017) – Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), announced today that the State of Michigan has selected Inceptia to provide student loan delinquency counseling and financial education services to borrowers who are delinquent on their federal student loans.

The State of Michigan is partnering with Inceptia to conduct a one-year Loan Delinquency Management Pilot program to help Michigan borrowers currently delinquent on their federal student loans. The program provides free one-on-one counseling for borrowers. Borrowers work with a counselor to develop a repayment plan that will return the borrower to good-standing and help with continued successful repayment. In addition, borrowers are provided with financial education to assist in the creation of a budget and to better understand their credit score.

“Helping borrowers’ address their student loan delinquency is a priority for the well-being of our state,” said Anne Wohlfert, State Bureau Administrator for the Michigan Department of Treasury. “This program provides the assistance and guidance needed so Michiganders can follow a path toward financial success. When we proactively problem-solve student loan delinquency, our communities become stronger and more resilient.”

Wohlfert continued, “Michigan continues to take steps toward helping borrowers address their student loan delinquency, which is in the best interest of borrowers.”

To qualify for the program, borrowers must have federal student loans from a public or private nonprofit Michigan higher education institution, currently be delinquent on their student loans, and agree to provide their credit score twice during the pilot period. The pilot runs from January 1, 2017, through January 1, 2018.

“We are proud to work with the State of Michigan to offer our default prevention services to delinquent borrowers,” explained Randy Heesacker, NSLP president and CEO. “By using practical tools and personal attention, Inceptia educates borrowers on responsible personal finances and loan repayment, thereby working together with the State of Michigan to contribute to the borrowers’ success and create a stronger community.”

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 160,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.

Lincoln, Neb. (January 24, 2017) – Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), announced today the launch of Loan Summary, a new product that takes a proactive approach to loan repayment through individual student loan summaries and accessible outreach tools.

Loan Summary makes it simple for schools to provide student borrowers with ongoing loan summaries, proactively educating students about details of their loans including how much they’ve borrowed and their estimated monthly payment.

"Many student borrowers either don’t know or incorrectly estimate the amount they have borrowed," explained Randy Heesacker, NSLP president and CEO. "Loan Summary is an effective, uncomplicated solution that helps schools guide students toward responsible borrowing, successful repayment, and ultimately achieving financial success."

Loan Summary conducts outreach on behalf of schools, encouraging student borrowers to review their loan details—including all current loans, even those from other schools—via Inceptia’s secure, online student portal, Student Loan Knowledge HQ. With content and design structured to resonate with Millennial and Generation Z borrowers, Student Loan Knowledge HQ is a comprehensive website providing student borrowers with the tools, support and financial knowledge they need to successfully move through the stages of borrowing and loan repayment.

"Loan Summary and the Student Loan Knowledge HQ web portal are part of Inceptia’s holistic approach that positions students and their schools for better repayment outcomes," said Heesacker.

To learn more about Loan Summary, visit www.inceptia.org/smart-borrowing/loan-summary/ or contact Inceptia at 888.529.2028 / inceptiasales@inceptia.org.

ABOUT INCEPTIA
Inceptia, a division of National Student Loan Program (NSLP), is a nonprofit organization committed to offering effective and uncomplicated solutions in financial aid management, default prevention, and financial education. Our mission is to support schools as they launch brilliant futures for students, armed with the knowledge to become financially responsible citizens. Since 1986, we have helped more than two million students at 5,500 schools reach their higher education dreams. Each year, we help more than 160,000 students learn how to pay for college, borrow wisely, resolve their delinquency issues, and repay their student loan obligations. Our solutions are designed to support student success by helping financial aid administrators maximize resources, so they can spend more time focusing on students.