Benefits for servicemembers
- Understand the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
- Enroll in Sallie Mae SCRA benefits
- Make payments while you’re away
Resources for military servicemembers
Manage your account during military service
- Establish a power of attorney
- Protect your credit with an active duty alert
- Address financial problems
Here are additional resources for servicemembers and their families:
- Monthly budget worksheet (PDF)
- Military OneSource, 24/7 support for servicemembers and their families
- Folds of Honor, a scholarship resource for families of fallen servicemembers
- The Department of Defense's resources for servicemembers
- Information on requesting active duty alerts
- The U.S. government’s guide for understanding credit reports and score
FAQs
How can I provide Sallie Mae with my military orders?
- Upload your documents
- Mail your documents
Please find the applicable military contact info and address below.
What does it mean to be in an eligible period of military service?
Under the SCRA, "military service" includes:
- Full-time, active duty members of the six military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard)
- Reservists on federal active duty
- Members of the National Guard on federal orders for a period of more than 30 days
The SCRA also includes:
- Servicemembers absent from duty for a lawful cause or because of sickness, wounds, or leave
- Commissioned officers in active service of the Public Health Service (PHS) or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Individuals who co-signed a loan for, or took out a loan with, a SCRA-eligible servicemember
You can access and read a copy of the SCRA. For additional information about the SCRA we recommend contacting Military OneSource.
Why do I have the SCRA benefit on my account but my deferment was denied?
Sallie Mae extends the SCRA interest rate benefit for an additional year after military service ends. Military deferments and forbearances are available for student loans only during periods of military service.
Can I get a letter explaining my SCRA benefits?
Yes, log in to your account to chat with a military specialist or call us at 855-534-2668 and ask for an SCRA benefits letter.
Contact information for servicemembers
Contact information for servicemembers
Give us a call:
Reach us at 855-534-2668. If dialing internationally, please call 877-224-9408.
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Chat with an agent:
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Need to send us orders or documents?
Upload through your account or mail to Sallie Mae, PO Box 6566, Wilmington, DE 19804-6566.