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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) 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.
The Sallie Mae Fund (Nasdaq: SLM) is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors, offering up to $300,000 total to fund 30 students with up to $10,000 each. Applicants must be Pell-Grant eligible high school seniors planning accredited college or eligible certificate programs. The application window is open through April 24, 2026. The program is administered by Thurgood Marshall College Fund and complements Sallie Mae’s other scholarship tools and resources.