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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.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) and Ipsos released How America Plans for College 2026 on May 5, 2026, reporting that 95% of high school students plan to continue education and 82% of families say higher education is worth the cost.
Key findings: average family college savings rose to $42,307, 64% of families have a plan (up from 54% in 2020), and 73% would rather borrow than forgo attendance. The study highlights planning gains alongside gaps in understanding loan timing and net costs.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) published College Decision Day guidance to help students and families evaluate college choices with finances and outcomes in mind. Advice covers evaluating outcomes, calculating full cost, maximizing scholarships and grants, and considering responsible private loans for any remaining gap. Free tools and resources are available at Sallie.com.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) donated $50,000 to Folds of Honor to expand scholarships for spouses and children of fallen and disabled U.S. service members during Military Appreciation Month.
Since 2014, The Sallie Mae Fund has given $635,000 to Folds of Honor, funding more than 100 scholarships; employees will also volunteer at the Wilmington VA Medical Center.
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Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) on April 27, 2026 named Chief Financial Officer Peter Graham and Chief Operational Officer Kerri Palmer as Co-Presidents, reporting to CEO Jon Witter. The pair will jointly align and execute company strategy and oversee commercial businesses after the recent retirement of the Chief Commercial Officer. Graham retains CFO duties plus oversight of strategic partnerships and emerging lines of business. Palmer remains head of Financial Services, leading private education loans, credit, and operations.
Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) released its first quarter 2026 financial results on April 23, 2026 and announced it has raised full-year 2026 diluted earnings per common share guidance.
Complete financial results, investor presentation materials and a replay of an April 23, 2026 earnings conference call are available on the company investor website and the SEC.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) declared second-quarter dividends: $1.4269028 per share on Preferred Stock Series B and $0.13 per common share. Both dividends are payable on June 15, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2026.
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Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) offers guidance and free resources to help families compare college financial aid offer letters received after FAFSA submissions. The release highlights confusion from inconsistent terminology and presentation: only 36% of families saw full cost of attendance and 27% saw clear out-of-pocket costs.
Tips include prioritizing scholarships/grants, accepting only needed aid, asking financial aid offices questions, and negotiating offers when circumstances change.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) will release first-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, April 23, 2026. A live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available at SallieMae.com/investors; a replay and the earnings release will also be posted.
Investors are advised to log in at least 15 minutes before the 5:30 p.m. ET broadcast. Media and investor contact details are provided for follow-up.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) expanded graduate loan options for medical and dental students on March 17, 2026, adding flexible in-school repayment, prequalification with no credit impact, and extended deferment periods.
The program covers up to 100% of school-certified costs, offers competitive rates with no origination or application fees, and includes scholarship resources.