Security & Compliance

Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) is Validated as PCI Level 1 Compliant. (Click here to verify).

PCI compliance is the gold standard for security as it pertains to protecting credit card information.  The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is designed to ensure that all entities storing, processing, or transmitting credit card information are doing so in a secure environment.  There simply is no substitute for being PCI compliant or working with a vendor that is PCI Level 1 compliant .

When evaluating vendors, make sure they are validated as PCI Level 1 compliant.  Ask them what it means, what they do to maintain compliance, and how they can help your institution mitigate and avoid the risks involved in accepting credit cards as a means of payment at your college or university. 

PCI compliance is likely the most important business issue you face when it comes to processing payments on campus.

The information to the left is presented to help you better understand PCI compliance and make well-informed decisions about this critical security standard.