About us
The first education
solutions company
We’re here for students and their families—making sure they’re ready and feel good about paying for school. But when it comes to higher education, there’s so much more that students need, and so many more ways that we can help.
To support all the small moments and big milestones from day one to after graduation. We want every student to have the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to make the most of their experience.
So there’s Sallie Mae... and Sallie?
Sallie Mae is here to help financially with private student loans and savings accounts, and Sallie is for everything else that comes along with higher education.
This is what we’re all about
We work to make great things happen
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Scholarships are key when it comes to paying for college, because it’s money students won’t have to pay back. We offer our own scholarships and have helped hundreds of thousands of students find billions of dollars in scholarships to help make college happen.
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We're committed to mission-aligned initiatives supporting our customers, communities, employees, and the environment.
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As a thought leader on saving, planning, and paying for college, we create highly anticipated research reports about how families approach paying for college and personal finance.
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Our leadership team is committed to making education and prosperous futures happen. Their passion motivates and empowers us to help customers achieve their dreams.
Investing in our people
We look to hire, retain, and develop the best talent and foster an environment where our people are given the opportunity to do their best work, succeed, and be recognized for their contributions in supporting our mission.
Working with us