The integration marks a significant step forward in modernizing the student financial experience, giving colleges and universities the ability to offer trusted digitalwalletpayment options to millions of students and families who already use them in their daily lives. Beginning August 19, 2026, Nelnet Campus Commerce will roll out PayPal and Venmo capabilities through a phased implementation approach that aligns with institutional payment environments, platform readiness, and security standards across higher education. “Students expect the same flexibility and convenience in paying for college that they experience everywhere else,” said Jackie Strohbehn, President of Nelnet Campus Commerce. “By partnering with PayPal, we’re helping institutions meet those expectations while continuing to deliver secure transactions, reliability, and operational consistency campuses require. ” PayPal serves hundreds of millions of active accounts around the globe, with operations in more than 200 markets.