Institutional investor holds 7.15% of SLM (SLM) common stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barrow Hanley Global Investors, a Delaware LLC investment adviser, filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 14,525,854 shares of SLM common stock, representing 7.15% of the class as of December 31, 2025. It has sole voting power over 10,654,629 shares and shared voting power over 3,871,225 shares. The firm certifies the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SLM Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

78442P106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 78442P106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 10,654,629.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,871,225.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 14,525,854.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

14,525,854.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.15 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: SLM Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 300 Continental Drive, Newark, United States, 19713
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Barrow Hanley Global Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 2200 Ross Avenue, 31st Floor Dallas, TX 75201
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware LLC
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 78442P106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 14,525,854
(b)	Percent of class: 7.15%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 10,654,629
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,871,225
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 14,525,854
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BARROW HANLEY MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS LLC

Signature:	Hannah Ackels
Name/Title:	Hannah Ackels, CCO
Date:	02/11/2026

FAQ

What does SLM's Schedule 13G filed by Barrow Hanley report?

The Schedule 13G reports that Barrow Hanley Global Investors beneficially owns 14,525,854 shares of SLM common stock, equal to 7.15% of the outstanding class as of December 31, 2025. This filing reflects a passive institutional ownership position.

How many SLM shares does Barrow Hanley beneficially own?

Barrow Hanley Global Investors reports beneficial ownership of 14,525,854 SLM common shares. This holding represents 7.15% of SLM’s common stock as of December 31, 2025, according to the Schedule 13G institutional ownership disclosure.

What voting power does Barrow Hanley have over SLM shares?

Barrow Hanley has sole voting power over 10,654,629 SLM shares and shared voting power over 3,871,225 shares. In total, these positions comprise its 14,525,854-share, 7.15% beneficial ownership stake in SLM’s common stock reported on the Schedule 13G.

Is Barrow Hanley seeking control of SLM with this 7.15% stake?

No. Barrow Hanley certifies the SLM shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. The firm states they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of SLM, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing.

Who is the reporting person on SLM’s Schedule 13G and where is it based?

The reporting person is Barrow Hanley Global Investors, organized as a Delaware LLC. Its principal business office is listed as 2200 Ross Avenue, 31st Floor, Dallas, Texas 75201, reflecting its role as an institutional investment adviser holding SLM common stock.