National Council of Higher Education Resources

Founded in 1968, the National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to representing the higher education finance industry. Its membership includes a wide range of organizations such as guaranty agencies, private lenders, loan servicers, secondary markets, and collection agencies involved in student loan administration and servicing. NCHER's primary mission is to advocate for its members, promote access to higher education through private and state-based financing, and provide a platform for networking, professional development, and information exchange on student aid policy and operational issues.