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Sallie Mae (NASDAQ:SLM) released its annual "How America Pays for College 2025" study, revealing that families spent an average of $30,837 on college during 2024-25, a 9% increase from the previous year. Family income and savings covered 48% of costs, followed by scholarships/grants (27%), borrowing (23%), and family/friend contributions (2%).

While 89% of families view college as a worthwhile investment, the study highlighted concerning trends: FAFSA completion rates dropped to 71%, and 40% of families didn't utilize scholarships. Additionally, 48% of families borrowed for college, with 42% of federal loan borrowers expecting loan forgiveness.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, has announced its second quarter 2025 financial results. The company will host an earnings conference call on July 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET, where executives will discuss quarterly highlights and address questions about the company's performance.

The financial results and related materials are available on SallieMae.com/investors and the SEC's website. A live audio webcast of the conference call with presentation slides will be accessible through the company's investor website, with a replay available approximately two hours after the call concludes.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, has declared dividends for both its Preferred Stock Series B and common stock for the third quarter of 2025. The company will pay a dividend of $1.5853186 per share on its Preferred Stock Series B and a dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. Both dividends are scheduled for payment on September 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 4, 2025.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, has scheduled the release of its second-quarter 2025 financial results for Thursday, July 24, 2025, after market close. The company will host a live audio webcast with presentation slides at SallieMae.com/investors.

Investors are advised to log in 15 minutes before the broadcast. The earnings release and a replay of the webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), the leading private student lending company, announced that CFO Pete Graham will present at the Morgan Stanley U.S. Financials Conference on June 10, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can access the live audio webcast and replay through SallieMae.com/investors. The company focuses on providing financial solutions and expertise for college access, while also offering products and resources for post-college goals and experiences.

Sallie Mae (SLM) has announced the continuation of its Completing the Dream Scholarship Program in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, offering $425,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program will award 170 scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to eligible students who are on track to complete their higher education programs. Since 2021, the initiative has distributed nearly $2.5 million through 1,000 scholarships. The program aims to address a critical issue where 48% of students who leave school cite financial challenges as a factor. Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2025, or until all funds are awarded. The scholarships are available for students attending two- or four-year colleges, career training, or other post-secondary education programs.

A new study by Sallie Mae (SLM) and Ipsos titled "How America Succeeds After College 2025" reveals strong post-college outcomes among recent graduates. The report shows that 90% of graduates had a positive college experience, with 82% currently employed and 74% working in their field of study. Among the 47% who borrowed for education, 75% are confident about loan repayment. The study highlights that 94% of graduates are pursuing financial goals, including retirement savings (47%), major purchases (44%), and emergency funds (37%). Key findings indicate that pre-college financial planning correlates with post-graduation success, though only 37% utilized campus career resources. Notably, 83% of graduates worked during college, with internship experience linked to higher success rates in field-related employment.

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced two strategic appointments to its board of directors, effective April 23, 2025. Dr. Daniel Greenstein, currently Managing Director of Higher Education at Baker Tilly (US), brings extensive experience in higher education strategy and innovation. He previously served as Chancellor of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (2018-2024) and Director at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2012-2018).

Gary Millerchip, currently Executive Vice President and CFO at Costco Wholesale , joins with significant expertise in finance and retail banking. His previous roles include CFO at Kroger (2019-2024) and various leadership positions at Royal Bank of Scotland (1997-2008).

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) has announced its first-quarter 2025 financial results and reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance. The company, a leader in private student lending, will discuss quarterly highlights during an earnings conference call scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. ET.

The complete financial results and related materials are available on the company's investor website and the SEC's website. A live audio webcast of the conference call with presentation slides will be accessible through Sallie Mae's investor portal, with a replay available approximately two hours after the call concludes.