Navient Corp. engages in the provision of asset management and business processing solutions for education, healthcare and government clients at the federal, state and local levels. The company is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia and currently employs 2,100 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2014-04-17. The firm's businesses include Federal Education Loans and Consumer Lending. The firm's Federal Education Loans business includes owning and managing Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) Loans and is the master servicer on this portfolio. Its Consumer Lending business includes owning and managing Private Education Loans and is the master servicer for these portfolios. The Company, through its Earnest brand, also refinances and originates in-school Private Education Loans. The firm helps students and families on the planning and paying for college journey. Its digital tools empower people to find scholarships and compare financial aid offers.
