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2009:
November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January
2008:
December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January
2007:
December | November | October | September | August | July | June | May

2009:
November

(11/06)Sallie Mae employees, local officials urge lawmakers to protect local jobs "Protect Pennsylvania Jobs" petition delivers more than 31,000 signatures encouraging elected officials to help keep jobs in Commonwealth and preserve options for students

(11/05)Sallie Mae assists state of Delaware in collecting $22 million in back taxes Tax Amnesty Program surpasses its goal by more than double

(11/02)Sallie Mae assists students with loan repayment Customers may change plans any time, prepay without penalty

October

(10/29)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(10/20)Sallie Mae reports third-quarter 2009 results Federal student loan originations grow 25 percent from year-ago quarter

(10/13)SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2009 results on Oct. 20, host earnings call on Oct. 21 

(10/06)The community has spoken: Sallie Mae employees, local officials urge Florida senators to protect local jobs "Protect Florida Jobs" petition drive delivers more than 23,000 signatures encouraging congressional delegation to help keep jobs in Florida and preserve options for students

(10/02)Sallie Mae highlights common ground in discussion on student loan program reform Company supports ending lender subsidies, generating similar savings for Pell Grants as Administration's proposal

September

(09/28)Aspiring movie writer wins $5,000 for college in Sallie Mae's Saving for College video contest Runner-up receives $1,000 for her higher education

(09/25)Sallie Mae sponsors "Walk into My Future" to help Indianapolis fifth graders start saving for college Indiana Education Savings Authority to host first-of-its-kind pledge walk to promote saving for higher education

(09/17)Sallie Mae and Gallup research reveals families of all incomes are saving for college yet most fall short of goals Average parent starts saving for higher education as child enters preschool

(09/16)SLM Corporation announces results of $1 billion modified dutch auction tender offer for outstanding notes 

(09/11)Sallie Mae joins Black Family Reunion celebration to answer financial aid questions Free college planning materials available for students and parents

(09/08)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CEO to Speak at the 2009 Barclays Capital Global Financial Services Conference on Sept. 16 

(09/08)A record $500 million reached in free college savings through Upromise by Sallie Mae Upromise shares tips on how to save money for college

(09/01)Upromise by Sallie Mae offers tips and tools teaching families of all income levels how to save money for college Celebrates September as national college savings month

(09/01)SLM Corporation announces $1 billion modified Dutch auction tender offer for outstanding notes 

August

(08/20)Sallie Mae's 'How America Pays for College' study, conducted by Gallup, finds families making the grade when it comes to paying for college 

(08/13)Sallie Mae Bank awards $75,000 in Utah scholarships 

(08/12)Let the voting begin: 10 finalists selected in Sallie Mae Saving for College video contest Help decide who wins $5,000 for education

(08/06)Sallie Mae and Upromise Investments award newlyweds, both liver transplant recipients, with $15,000 to help pursue higher education dreams 

(08/06)Sallie Mae joins the school district of Philadelphia and Radio One Philadelphia to answer financial aid questions Students and parents can enter drawings to win five $529 college savings awards

(08/03)Coming up short for fall's tuition bill? Sallie Mae offers last-minute options to help families pay for college 

July

(07/31)Sallie Mae employees set new record for Gleaners Food Bank drive Donations assist Indianapolis-area school children who miss out on nutritious meals during summer break

(07/30)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(07/21)Sallie Mae reports second-quarter 2009 results 53-percent growth in federal student loan originations

(07/16)Upromise by Sallie Mae teaches consumers how to boost college savings with back-to-school shopping 

(07/08)SLM Corporation to announce second-quarter 2009 results on July 21, host earnings call on July 22 

(07/08)Consortium issues call to action for increased awareness, participation in 529 college savings plans Sallie Mae, Upromise Investments support white paper on "improving access to higher education by promoting savings"

(07/07)Sallie Mae supports community's student loan reform proposal 

(07/01)Sallie Mae helps 1.4 million customers avoid student loan default in 2008-2009 academic year, another 400,000 succeed by repaying loans in full 

June

(06/18)Sallie Mae video contest asks families to share saving for college success stories Cast a vote to help decide who wins $5,000 for education

(06/17)U.S. Department of Education selects Sallie Mae for student loan servicing contract 

(06/17)Sallie Mae launches new income-based repayment plan Repayment calculator, online tools enable student loan customers to explore options, make informed repayment choices

(06/04)Sallie Mae CEO emphasizes company's full support of generating historic savings for Pell grants 

(06/02)Sallie Mae, Building Hope, and Reading Is Fundamental literacy campaign brings 44,000 new books to D.C. schools 'Reading Is Presidential' campaign honors the nation's 44th president

May

(05/29)Sallie Mae, Gallup study finds half of parents saving as much or more for college despite today's economy National study on how America saves for college released on "529 College Savings Day"

(05/27)New national study from Sallie Mae and Gallup provides insights into how America saves for college 

(05/26)SLM Corp. executives to speak at the 2009 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Diversified Financials Conference on June 3 

(05/22)Financial aid options when the award letter comes up short: Tips for college-bound students and their parents 

(05/22)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(05/18)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to Present at the 2009 American Financial Services Association Conference on May 20 

(05/13)Sallie Mae strongly disagrees with Moody's ratings action 

(05/11)Sallie Mae completes initial placement under U.S. Department of Education-sponsored conduit 

(05/07)Sallie Mae issues $2.6 billion TALF-eligible private student loan ABS 

(05/01)Sallie Mae appoints executive officers 

April

(04/27)Sallie Mae extends $22 billion financing facility 

(04/22)Sallie Mae reports first-quarter 2009 results Company originates record $6.6 billion of federal student loans

(04/13)Study finds rising number of college students using credit cards for tuition Data shows students charge average of $2,200 in direct education expenses

(04/09)SLM Corporation to announce first-quarter 2009 results on April 22, host earnings call on April 23 

(04/06)Sallie Mae CEO Albert Lord, Representative Paul Kanjorski and Senator Robert Casey to make major jobs announcement today at 10 a.m. in Wilkes-Barre 

(04/06)Sallie Mae to create 2,000 jobs, return its overseas operations to U.S. 

(04/01)College-bound students and parents: Time to study financial award letters Education Investment Planner helps families compare offers and build a payment plan

March

(03/23)Sallie Mae promotes responsible borrowing with new 'Smart Option Student Loan' New private loan helps customers pay off faster, save money

(03/16)Sallie Mae named one of National Association for Female Executives' 'Top Companies for Executive Women' 

(03/13)Don't overpay for your higher education by overlooking education tax credits and deductions 

(03/11)Sallie Mae shares 'how to save, plan and pay for college' information on television's Designing Spaces 

February

(02/26)Sallie Mae issues statement 

(02/23)Sallie Mae announces new resources for students and families concerned about paying for college in difficult economy 

(02/20)Sallie Mae reminds families of state financial aid deadlines File your FAFSA today to qualify for state grants that do not require repayment

(02/09)Sallie Mae announces officer promotions 

(02/02)Sallie Mae extends financing facilities 

January

(01/29)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(01/27)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to present at the 2009 Credit Suisse financial services forum on Feb. 4 

(01/21)Sallie Mae announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2008 results 

(01/16)SLM Corporation to announce fourth-quarter 2008 results on Jan. 21, host earnings call on Jan. 22 

(01/08)Sallie Mae closes $1.5 billion financing 

(01/07)Three organizations launch historic book drive for D.C. schools to celebrate the Obama inauguration “Reading Is Presidential” campaign to commemorate 44th president with goal of bringing 44,000 books to the nation’s capital

2008:
December

(12/22)Sallie Mae employees make sure hundreds of needy Virginia children have something under the tree this holiday through Toys for Tots Over 850 new toys and more than $12,000 presented to Marine Corps representatives

(12/18)Sallie Mae reminds families: Paying for college in a recession is possible and starts with the FAFSA 

(12/03)SLM Corp. executives to speak at Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference 2008 on Dec. 10 

(12/02)Sallie Mae appoints Mark L. Heleen general counsel  

November

(11/25)Sallie Mae employees help make this Thanksgiving special for needy Virginia families Contributions from employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total more than $26,000

(11/20)Sallie Mae announces 1,100 new jobs in Delaware Sallie Mae opens new operations center in Newark, contributes $25,000 to United Way of Delaware

(11/18)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to present at the 2008 FBR capital markets fall investor conference on Dec. 2 

October

(10/31)Keep your money in your pocket November is national scholarship month and the ideal time to plan how to pay for college

(10/30)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(10/22)Sallie Mae reports third-quarter 2008 results 

(10/16)Sallie Mae offers tips, tools for successful student loan repayment 

(10/10)SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2008 results on Oct. 22, host earnings call on Oct. 23 

(10/09)Sallie Mae recognizes Nicolas Mendoza as winner of National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award for Leadership Stanford student arrives in nation's capitol today as part of award program

September

(09/23)Sallie Mae sponsorship highlights programs accelerating Latino student success Excelencia in Education to honor South Mountain Community College, Woodbury University and University of Texas

(09/22)Sallie Mae makes executive appointments 

(09/03)Sallie Mae appoints corporate finance officer 

(09/02)High school seniors: Online tools can help you select schools, find your dream school Sallie Mae offers tips and resources for families and students preparing for college

August

(08/29)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CEO to speak at Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference on Sept. 10 

(08/28)SLM Corporation director purchases shares 

(08/27)Sallie Mae, Upromise celebrate national college savings month Recent studies show too few parents save for college

(08/26)Budgeting for college 101: Pay attention to your financial health Following these simple tips can help create a realistic budget and stick to it

(08/26)Sallie Mae's Parent Answer giveaway awards Wichita-area resident a $10,000 scholarship 

(08/22)SLM corporation chairman, directors purchase shares of SLM stock 

(08/20)Sallie Mae originates loans under federal solution 

(08/20)Sallie Mae, Gallup release first national study of 'How America Pays for College' Many families do not consider costs when deciding how to pay for college, parents worried economy will affect their ability to pay the tuition bill

(08/15)Sallie Mae announces officer promotions 

(08/13)Incoming high school seniors: Time to get educated about planning for college Sallie Mae offers a financial aid calendar and great tools to help families and students

(08/08)Sallie Mae director sells shares 

(08/06)SLM Corporation appoints J. Terry Strange to board of directors 

(08/05)Sallie Mae launches 'Education Investment Planner' to help families build a customized plan to pay for college Free online tool enables families to estimate full cost of a college degree, compare schools, determine if student loans are needed and project monthly payments

July

(07/31)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(07/28)Facing a tuition payment deadline? Don't worry. Sallie Mae offers last-minute options to help students, parents pay for college 

(07/23)Sallie Mae reports second-quarter 2008 results 

(07/11)Sallie Mae appoints corporate finance, compliance officers 

(07/07)SLM Corporation to announce second-quarter 2008 results on July 23, host earnings call on July 24 

(07/03)Sallie Mae donates sculpture for display at Reston Town Center 

June

(06/30)Students and parents: July 1 brings increases in funding for college Interest rate reduction, loan limit increases, origination fee drop, and higher Pell grants could mean significant cost savings to many families

(06/25)Kiplinger's "Borrow Smart" video, underwritten by Sallie Mae, wins prestigious videographer award 

(06/23)Thirty-six students receive a total of $72,000 in Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards sponsored by Sallie Mae 

(06/12)SLM Corporation announces senior unsecured note issue Issue diversifies company's funding sources

(06/10)Sallie Mae affirms commitment to provide federal student loan access to all students, all schools Company ready to process applications for Stafford loans with new, increased loan limits

May

(05/23)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to present at KBW Diversified Financials Conference on June 5 

(05/20)Sallie Mae appoints senior vice presidents 

(05/08)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(05/07)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to present at Lehman Brothers 11th annual financial services conference on May 21 

April

(04/30)Sallie Mae supports congressional action to protect access to federal student loans 

(04/28)Sallie Mae joins members of Congress to celebrate financial literacy day on Capitol Hill Sallie Mae encourages students and families to practice responsible money management

(04/28)SLM Corporation to host annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 2008 

(04/22)SLM Corp. Vice Chairman & CFO to present at UBS Global Financial Services conference on May 12 

(04/16)Sallie Mae reports first-quarter 2008 results 

(04/04)SLM Corporation to announce first-quarter 2008 results on April 16, host earnings call on April 17 

(04/02)SLM Corporation appoints Howard Newman to board of directors 

(04/01)Kiplinger, Sallie Mae unveil educational video on paying for college Free resource to help families "borrow smart" coincides with financial literacy month

March

(03/28)Sallie Mae commemorates April as National Financial Literacy Month Students and families encouraged to consider responsible money management

(03/24)SLM Corporation appoints board members 

(03/20)SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends 

(03/18)Sallie Mae named one of National Association for Female Executives' 'top companies for executive women' 

(03/12)Sallie Mae recognized by United Way of Central Indiana among top donors Donations by Sallie Mae employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total nearly $715,000

(03/12)Attention engineering, nursing and teaching students: Get your hands on free money for college  Sallie Mae Bank to award $75,000 in scholarship money

(03/10)College-bound students: Start checking your mailboxes for financial aid award packages Sallie Mae helps families understand financial aid offers and how to pay for college

(03/05)Sallie Mae's Parent Answer giveaway awards Winchester resident a $10,000 scholarship 

(03/04)Sallie Mae appoints two new executives MBNA veteran John Hewes joins as chief credit officer

(03/03)Taxpayers: Let your higher education give you a big tax return Tuition and fees deduction has been extended through tax year 2008

February

(02/29)Sallie Mae closes new financing facilities 

(02/29)SLM Corporation announces filing of Form 10-K 

(02/26)Sallie Mae’s College Answer awards scholarships 

(02/21)Sallie Mae appoints Michael E. Sheehan General Counsel 

(02/13)Sallie Mae announces officer promotions 

(02/08)Sallie Mae announces executive promotions 

(02/05)Hispanic high school seniors: Apply for the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards before March 14 deadline 

(02/04)Sallie Mae responds to Standard & Poor's announcement 

January

(01/31)SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends 

(01/30)Sallie Mae partners with EDU, Inc. to increase access to college for African-American youth Sallie Mae to award college scholarships at 11 NBA games as part of partnership

(01/30)SLM Corp. CFO to present at Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum 

(01/29)Parents regret late start to college saving, most consider college unaffordable Sallie Mae study shows too many families are not applying for financial aid

(01/28)Sallie Mae announces new financing agreement 

(01/23)Sallie Mae announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 results 

(01/15)High school seniors: Get your FAFSA in today to qualify for free money from your state More than one-third of state financial aid deadlines are in March and April

(01/10)SLM Corporation to announce fourth-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference on Jan. 23 

(01/07)Sallie Mae appoints Tony Terracciano chairman of the board Former executive Jack Remondi returns to company’s management team

2007:
December

(12/31)Sallie Mae announces the closing of its public offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock 

(12/27)Sallie Mae announces the pricing of its public offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock 

(12/26)Sallie Mae announces proposed public offering of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock 

(12/26)Sallie Mae Muncie and The Sallie Mae Fund donate nearly $80,000 to local charities in 2007 

(12/20)SLM Corporation provides statement on equity forward contracts 

(12/19)Sallie Mae employees, The Sallie Mae Fund contribute $1 million to the United Way 

(12/17)Sallie Mae reminds students to submit the free application for federal student aid beginning Jan. 1 Company encourages college-bound students to make their resolution to complete their financial aid application early

(12/17)SLM Corporation to host shareholder teleconference Wednesday, Dec. 19 

(12/14)Sallie Mae names Albert Lord Chief Executive Officer 

(12/13)SLM Corporation provides update on equity forward contracts 

(12/12)SLM Corporation provides update of transaction and financial outlook 

(12/03)Sallie Mae employees donate time, money to assist families in Braintree, Mass. area Local employees and The Sallie Mae Fund pledge more than $15,000 to United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley

November

(11/28)Sallie Mae appoints Albert Lord Executive Chairman 

(11/26)Sallie Mae offers tips to high school seniors submitting college applications 

(11/16)Sallie Mae employees help give families in northern Virginia a happy Thanksgiving Contributions from employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total $33,000

(11/08)Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility recognizes two Sallie Mae employees for their accomplishments Carolina Martin, Pete Sanchez honored as "Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers"

(11/02)Student loan repayment to begin for recent college graduates As six-month student loan grace period expires, Sallie Mae offers flexible repayment choices

October

(10/25)SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends 

(10/22)Sallie Mae grants more than $125,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Commitment to provide planning and paying for college resources to Hispanic-serving school districts

(10/19)Sallie Mae receives 2007 Community Impact Award from Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Company recognized for economic development, civic achievement in Muncie

(10/15)Sallie Mae employees receive award for largest national team at Lance Armstrong Foundation fundraising events 

(10/11)Sallie Mae designated official student loan partner of Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) Collaboration to help further support, advance opportunities for Latinos

(10/11)Sallie Mae student loan originations increase 13-percent from year-ago quarter Managed student loan portfolio reaches $160 billion

(10/10)SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference Thursday, Oct. 11 

(10/08)SLM Corporation files lawsuit relating to merger 

(10/04)SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference on October 11 

(10/02)SLM Corporation issues update on merger transaction 

September

(09/26)SLM Corporation issues statement regarding merger 

(09/20)Sallie Mae responds to recent press speculation 

(09/14)Fitch Ratings upgrades and affirms Sallie Mae’s private credit student loan ABS ratings 

(09/12)Sallie Mae announces officer promotions 

(09/07)Sallie Mae and The Sallie Mae Fund lend support to the 22nd annual Black Family Reunion Celebration on the National Mall

(09/01)Start planning to pay for higher education during national college savings month Sallie Mae celebrates September as national college savings month by offering tips and resources

August

(08/29)Sallie Mae employees send largest team to LiveStrong Challenge, raise $100,000 for cancer research and support 

(08/23)Budgeting for College 101: Sallie Mae offers tips to help college students create a realistic budget and stick to it 

(08/15)SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends 

(08/15)SLM Corporation shareholders approve acquisition by J.C. Flowers-led group 

(08/06)SLM Corporation issues statement regarding merger 

(08/03)SLM Corporation directors exercise options to acquire stock 

(08/01)Financial aid award package not enough? Sallie Mae offers additional funding sources to help students and parents cover the cost of college Company encourages consumers to be savvy shoppers when selecting a lender

July

(07/24)Sallie Mae ranks among top 10 area corporate philanthropists Annual Washington Business Journal survey places Sallie Mae among top givers in the D.C. area for fifth consecutive year

(07/18)Sallie Mae sets special shareholder meeting date 

(07/17)Sallie Mae's managed loan portfolio grows 18 percent from prior year to $153 billion in second-quarter 2007 Originations through company's lending brands grow 39 percent

(07/11)SLM Corporation provides update on transaction 

(07/10)SLM Corporation to release 2007 second-quarter earnings results on July 17 

June

(06/28)Students and families: July 1 Stafford loan program changes may mean cash in your pocket Origination fee drop, loan limit increases could mean significant cost savings to borrowers

(06/27)Interest rates on existing variable rate student loans to increase July 1 There is still time to lock in lower interest rates through student loan consolidation; Sallie Mae offers tips and advice on managing repayment

(06/20)Sallie Mae awards $1,000 scholarship to Capitol Heights, Md., student 

(06/19)Sallie Mae announces termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for acquisition by J.C. Flowers & Co investor group 

(06/06)Sallie Mae executive testifies before Senate Banking Committee on private loans and college affordability 

(06/01)Sallie Mae survey shows most customers take measures to guard against identity theft 

May

(05/29)Federal student loan interest rates to rise eight basis points this summer Sallie Mae counsels students to call their lender to discuss student loan consolidation; encourages parents to explore student loan consolidation before July 1

(05/25)One last assignment: Spring graduates should evaluate loan repayment options Sallie Mae counsels students to call their lender to discuss their student loans

(05/22)SLM Corporation Board of Directors chooses new chief executive, Tim Fitzpatrick steps down as CEO 

(05/22)Sallie Mae awards 11-year-old Gracie Maddox $25,000 on the “Dr. Phil” show to help pay for college Education award granted to winner in the finale of “Make My Kid a Star” series

(05/17)SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends 

(05/08)Sallie Mae offers “best-rate” promise to customers considering federal student loan consolidation  Policy allows borrowers to lock in best possible interest rate on existing variable rate student loans

(05/08)College-bound students: Make the most out of summer months and visit college campuses 

(05/01)Sallie Mae UK announces new education loan for United Kingdom residents, works with U.S. Educational Advisory Services, US-UK Fulbright Commission 


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