UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No._______) Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] Check the appropriate box: [ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement [ ] Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) [ ] Definitive Proxy Statement [X] Definitive Additional Materials [ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 NELNET, INC. (Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X] No fee required. [ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. (1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: (2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: (3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): (4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: (5) Total fee paid: [ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. [ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. (1) Amount Previously Paid: (2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: (3) Filing Party: (4) Date Filed:
M44423-P2025 1 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. NELNET, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 24, 2012. NELNET, INC. ATTN: PHIL MORGAN 121 S. 13TH STREET, SUITE 201 LINCOLN, NE 68508 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 30, 2012 Date: May 24, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m. CDT Location: Embassy Suites 1040 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. For directions call 402-458-3038
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Voting Items M44425-P2025 1 1a. Michael S. Dunlap 1. Election of Directors Nominees: The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposals: 1b. Stephen F. Butterfield 1c. James P. Abel 2. Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2012. 3. Advisory approval of the Company's executive compensation. 1d. William R. Cintani 1e. Kathleen A. Farrell 1f. Thomas E. Henning 1g. Kimberly K. Rath 1h. Michael D. Reardon
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