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News for SLM Corporation (Nasdaq: SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, centers on its role in private student lending, education finance, and public company activities. The company focuses on originating and servicing Private Education Loans that are not made, insured, or guaranteed by state or federal governments, and it regularly issues updates that reflect this focus on education-related finance.
Visitors to this news page can find coverage of corporate and financial announcements, such as quarterly and full-year financial results, earnings conference calls, and dividend declarations on preferred and common stock. SLM Corporation also announces investor events, including investor forums and appearances at financial services conferences, where executives discuss company performance and strategy.
Another important category of news involves strategic partnerships and capital markets activity. For example, the company has announced a multi-year private credit strategic partnership with KKR, under which KKR expects to purchase portfolios of private education loans using KKR-managed credit funds and accounts. These items highlight how SLM Corporation manages funding and loan origination capacity in the private education loan market.
SLM Corporation also issues news related to scholarships, community programs, and financial literacy. Press releases describe scholarship awards through The Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program and Completing the Dream Scholarship Program, as well as guidance on topics such as scholarship myths and the FAFSA process. These updates reflect the company’s stated focus on expanding access, affordability, and college completion.
By following this page, readers can review a stream of company-issued news about SLM’s financial results, investor communications, partnerships, scholarship initiatives, and educational resources, all in one place.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Pete Graham will present at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 12, at 12:10 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible through a live audio webcast, with a replay available at SallieMae.com/investors.
As the leading private student lending institution, Sallie Mae focuses on providing financing solutions and expertise to support college access while offering products and resources for post-college goals. The company operates independently and is not sponsored by or affiliated with United States government agencies.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced that Chief Financial Officer Pete Graham will present at the 2025 UBS Financial Services Conference on Monday, February 10, at 12:10 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible through a live audio webcast, with a replay available at SallieMae.com/investors.
As the leading private student lending institution, Sallie Mae focuses on providing financing solutions and expertise to support college access while offering products and resources for post-college goals and experiences. The company operates independently and is not sponsored by or affiliated with United States government agencies.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results. The company will host an earnings conference call on January 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET, where executives will discuss quarterly highlights and answer questions about the company's performance.
The complete financial results and related materials are available on Sallie Mae's investor website and the SEC's website. The earnings call will include a live audio webcast and presentation slides, with a replay available approximately two hours after the call's conclusion.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced dividend payments for both its Preferred Stock Series B and common stock for the first quarter of 2025. The company will pay a dividend of $1.5951112 per share on its Preferred Stock Series B and $0.13 per share on its common stock. Both dividends are scheduled for payment on March 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2025.
Sallie Mae, the leader in private student lending, provides financing and resources to support college access and helps customers achieve their post-college goals through various products and services.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced the appointment of Henry Greig to its board of directors, effective January 12, 2025. Greig brings extensive experience in financial services, risk management, strategy, and operations from his previous roles at Synchrony Financial (2014-2023) where he served as Chief Credit Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Vice President. Prior to that, he worked at GE Capital (1988-2014) as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for Retail Finance North America.
Greig holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Bowdoin College and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Board Chair Carter Franke highlighted that Greig's deep background in risk management will enhance the board's capabilities as they focus on delivering strategic priorities for customers and shareholders.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, has scheduled the release of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results after market close on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The company will host a live audio webcast with presentation slides, accessible through SallieMae.com/investors and their hosting website.
Investors are advised to log in at least 15 minutes before the broadcast begins. The earnings news release will be available on the company's investor relations website, and a replay of the webcast will be provided for those unable to attend the live presentation.
Sallie Mae (SLM) announces that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for academic year 2025-26 is now available, providing access to over $100 billion in scholarships, grants, and federal financial aid. Key findings reveal that 26% of families skipped FAFSA last year, including one-quarter of families earning under $100,000 who mistakenly believed they made too much money to qualify.
The company emphasizes the importance of early FAFSA completion, as some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To assist families, Sallie Mae provides free resources including: step-by-step FAFSA guides, webinars in English and Spanish, and a scholarship search tool. Important tips include creating an FSA ID early, knowing submission deadlines, filing annually, and avoiding common application errors.
Sallie Mae (SLM) highlights the importance of scholarships during National Scholarship Month, revealing that 64% of families used scholarships for education costs in 2023-2024. Despite this, misconceptions persist with 52% of families believing scholarships are only for exceptional students. Key barriers include lack of awareness (50%), doubt in winning (32%), and required effort (21%). The company provides free tools like Scholarship Search and has awarded nearly $4 million through its Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) announced a $50,000 grant through The Sallie Mae Fund to Folds of Honor, supporting scholarships for children and spouses of fallen and disabled military servicemembers. Since 2014, The Sallie Mae Fund has contributed over $535,000, helping more than 100 Folds of Honor families access higher education. The company maintains year-round support for veterans and servicemembers through specialized customer service teams and educational resources.
Sallie Mae (SLM) has awarded $400,000 in Bridging the Dream Scholarships to 40 high school students, providing $10,000 each to support higher education access. The scholarships, awarded in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, target students from under-resourced and underrepresented communities. Thirty recipients are attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Since 2021, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded nearly $4 million in scholarships to support college access and completion for underrepresented students.