Launched in 2003 as an impartial and objective information resource for the distance education arena, The Distance Education Resource is administered and managed by Chela Education Financing and Nelnet Corporation.

Chela Education Financing–a Nelnet family lender–is a national provider of education financing solutions. Chela serves students and parents at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels through scholarships, community outreach programs, and free tools, information, and resources.

With the rising cost of education, Chela's mission–putting education within reach of all who aspire–has become an even greater imperative.