NNI 03.31.12 FORM 8-K


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
May 9, 2012

NELNET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nebraska
 
001-31924
 
84-0748903
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

121 South 13th Street
Suite 201
Lincoln, Nebraska
 
68508
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (402) 458-2370
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 9, 2012, Nelnet, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release with respect to its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. In addition, a copy of the supplemental financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, which was made available on the Company's website at www.nelnetinvestors.com on May 9, 2012 in connection with the press release, is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.

The above information and Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information and Exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. In addition, information on the Company's website is not incorporated by reference into this report and should not be considered part of this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release dated May 9, 2012 - “Nelnet Reports First Quarter 2012 Results”
99.2
 
Supplemental Financial Information for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2012








SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 9, 2012
NELNET, INC.
By:     /s/ TERRY J. HEIMES    
Name:
Terry J. Heimes
Title:
Chief Financial Officer