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SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, reports developments tied to private education lending, student-loan servicing and resources for families financing higher education. Company news includes updates to Sallie Mae Graduate Loan, Law School Loan, Medical School Loan and Dental School Loan products, repayment features, prequalification, scholarships through The Sallie Mae Fund, and research on college planning and education affordability.
Recurring announcements also cover quarterly financial results, guidance, senior-note and other capital-structure actions, shareholder voting matters, leadership appointments, and governance or legal-risk developments involving the Sallie Mae brand and its subsidiaries.
“How America Completes College” is a national study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos revealing key reasons for student dropouts. The study shows that 40% of non-completers face changes in focus or motivation, while 19% cite financial concerns, and 14% mention mental health challenges. Notably, 74% of completers decided to attend college before high school, contrasting with 55% of non-completers. Additionally, 42% of completers had a financial plan versus only 26% of non-completers. This research underscores the importance of understanding dropout factors to improve graduation rates.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships and grants to students and social justice nonprofits. Key highlights include $1 million in scholarships for minority and underserved students through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and $250,000 for nonprofits aiding Hispanic and LGBTQ+ students. The company has increased volunteerism by 31%. In its Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Sallie Mae emphasizes supporting higher education access and offering numerous resources, with over 24,000 students benefiting from its scholarship search tool covering $67 million in costs.
First-Quarter Results Highlights:
SLM reported a $128 million GAAP net income for Q1 2022, translating to $0.45 per diluted share. Private education loan originations rose by 6%, reaching $2.2 billion. Additionally, SLM repurchased $176 million of its common stock during the same quarter and successfully completed a $2.0 billion private education loan sale on April 27, 2022.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has declared a second-quarter 2022 dividend of $0.11 per share for common stock and $0.6605370 for Preferred Stock Series B. The dividends will be paid on June 15, 2022, to stockholders recorded as of June 3, 2022. The company continues its commitment to financing education and helping customers achieve lifelong learning goals.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) will announce its first-quarter financial results after market close on April 27, 2022. A live audio webcast is scheduled for April 28, 2022, at 8 a.m. ET. Investors can access the earnings release and presentation slides through SallieMae.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the call.
Sallie Mae focuses on providing financing for education, aiming to support access to college and lifelong learning.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has appointed William Wolf as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 28. He succeeds Bonnie Rumbold, who held the position since 2014. Wolf brings over 20 years of HR experience, previously serving at Santander U.S. and Credit Suisse. His role will focus on enhancing Sallie Mae's workplace culture and driving strategies for diversity and inclusion. CEO Jon Witter emphasized the importance of fostering a strong company culture during this pivotal moment for Sallie Mae as it evolves as an education solutions provider.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced that its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders is set for June 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. ET. The meeting will be held virtually, and only stockholders on record as of April 22, 2022 can attend. Further details will be provided in the proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission later in April. Sallie Mae focuses on providing financial support for education, helping customers achieve goals beyond college.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced that CFO Steven McGarry will speak at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on March 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET. A live audio webcast and replay, along with presentation slides, will be available on SallieMae.com/investors. The company is a leader in private student lending, aiming to enhance educational access and support lifelong learning. More information can be found on their official website.
Sallie Mae's new research titled "College Confidence: What America Knows About Paying for College" reveals that while 81% of college-bound juniors and seniors see higher education as beneficial, only 42% of families feel prepared to finance it. The study also shows that 11% of families feel knowledgeable about college financing options. In response to these findings, Sallie Mae has acquired Nitro College to enhance its resources, providing free tools and information to assist families planning for college costs.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) announced that CEO Jon Witter will present at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast and replay, including presentation materials, at SallieMae.com/investors. Sallie Mae, a leader in private student lending, emphasizes the importance of education and lifelong learning.