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Goodwill
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Goodwill [Abstract]  
Goodwill Goodwill
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment was as follows:
Nelnet Financial Services
Loan Servicing and SystemsEducation Technology Services and PaymentsAsset
Generation and
Management
Nelnet BankNFS Other Operating SegmentsCorporate and Other ActivitiesTotal
Goodwill as of December 31, 2025$23,639 92,507 41,883 — — — 158,029 
Goodwill acquired during the period (NDS Canada)46,969 — — — — — 46,969 
Foreign currency translation(1,068)— — — — — (1,068)
Goodwill as of March 31, 202669,540 92,507 41,883 — — — 203,930 
Goodwill acquired during the period (a)— 3,017 — — — — 3,017 
NDS Canada purchase price allocation adjustment845 — — — — — 845 
Foreign currency translation(845)(112)— — — — (957)
Goodwill as of June 30, 2026$69,540 95,412 41,883 — — — 206,835 
(a)    On April 30, 2026, the Company acquired 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Australia‑based Invision Digital Pty Ltd, which was subsequently renamed Invision Marketing Services PTY Ltd and is the owner of the Passtab brand. Passtab is a leading school visitor, contractor, and compliance management platform, expanding Nelnet's global education technology offerings.