<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sallie Mae News Releases</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/</link><copyright>© 1995–2008 Sallie Mae, Inc. All rights reserved. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.</copyright><description>News from SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of saving- and paying-for-college programs. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.</description><item><title>Sallie Mae donates sculpture for display at Reston Town Center</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070308.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:07:33 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Students and parents: July 1 brings increases in funding for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06302008.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:24:22 GMT</pubDate><description>Interest rate reduction, loan limit increases, origination fee drop, and higher Pell grants could mean significant cost savings to many families</description></item><item><title>Kiplinger's "Borrow Smart" video, underwritten by Sallie Mae, wins prestigious videographer award</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06252008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:43:47 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Thirty-six students receive a total of $72,000 in Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards sponsored by Sallie Mae</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/062308.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:02:20 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces senior unsecured note issue</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06122008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:37:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Issue diversifies company's funding sources</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae affirms commitment to provide federal student loan access to all students, all schools</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06102008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Company ready to process applications for Stafford loans with new, increased loan limits</description></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to present at KBW Diversified Financials Conference on June 5</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052308.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 15:11:15 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints senior vice presidents</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05082008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to present at Lehman Brothers 11th annual financial services conference on May 21</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05072008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 17:45:52 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae supports congressional action to protect access to federal student loans</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/04302008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae joins members of Congress to celebrate financial literacy day on Capitol Hill</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/04282008.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae encourages students and families to practice responsible money management</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to host annual meeting of shareholders on May 8, 2008</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/042808.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:36:48 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to present at UBS Global Financial Services conference on May 12</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/04222008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:33:32 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports first-quarter 2008 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/041608.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:01:33 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce first-quarter 2008 results on April 16, host earnings call on April 17</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/04042008.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:01:11 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation appoints Howard Newman to board of directors</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/040208.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Kiplinger, Sallie Mae unveil educational video on paying for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/04012008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:56:02 GMT</pubDate><description>Free resource to help families "borrow smart" coincides with financial literacy month</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae commemorates April as National Financial Literacy Month</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/032808.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Students and families encouraged to consider responsible money management</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation appoints board members</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/032408.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:24:35 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/032008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:06:45 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae named one of National Association for Female Executives' 'top companies for executive women'</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031808.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:22:41 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae recognized by United Way of Central Indiana among top donors</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031208b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Donations by Sallie Mae employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total nearly $715,000 </description></item><item><title>Attention engineering, nursing and teaching students: Get your hands on free money for college </title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031208.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae Bank to award $75,000 in scholarship money </description></item><item><title>College-bound students: Start checking your mailboxes for financial aid award packages</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031008.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae helps families understand financial aid offers and how to pay for college </description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae's Parent Answer giveaway awards Winchester resident a $10,000 scholarship</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/030508.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints two new executives</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/030408.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:34:22 GMT</pubDate><description>MBNA veteran John Hewes joins as chief credit officer</description></item><item><title>Taxpayers: Let your higher education give you a big tax return</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/030308.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:51:24 GMT</pubDate><description>Tuition and fees deduction has been extended through tax year 2008</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae closes new financing facilities</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022908b.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:36:02 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces filing of Form 10-K</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022908.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:21:44 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae’s College Answer awards scholarships</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022608.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints Michael E. Sheehan General Counsel</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022108.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:31:12 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces officer promotions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/021308.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:20:34 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces executive promotions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/020808.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:56:35 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Hispanic high school seniors: Apply for the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards before March 14 deadline</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/020508.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae responds to Standard &amp; Poor's announcement</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/02042008.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:00:31 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01312008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:37:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae partners with EDU, Inc. to increase access to college for African-American youth</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/013008a.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae to award college scholarships at 11 NBA games as part of partnership</description></item><item><title>SLM Corp. CFO to present at Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/013008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:21:55 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Parents regret late start to college saving, most consider college unaffordable</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/012908.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:26:51 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae study shows too many families are not applying for financial aid</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces new financing agreement</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/012808.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:24:22 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/012308.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>High school seniors: Get your FAFSA in today to qualify for free money from your state</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01152008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:06:39 GMT</pubDate><description>More than one-third of state financial aid deadlines are in March and April</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce fourth-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference on Jan. 23</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01102008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:21:56 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints Tony Terracciano chairman of the board</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/010708.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:15:34 GMT</pubDate><description>Former executive Jack Remondi returns to company’s management team </description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces the closing of its public offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12312007.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:02:54 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces the pricing of its public offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12272007.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:38:09 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces proposed public offering of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred stock</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12262007.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:58:56 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae Muncie and The Sallie Mae Fund donate nearly $80,000 to local charities in 2007</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12_26_07Munciegiving.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation provides statement on equity forward contracts</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12202007.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:19:10 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees, The Sallie Mae Fund contribute $1 million to the United Way</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/121907.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:28:12 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reminds students to submit the free application for federal student aid beginning Jan. 1</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12182007.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:36:54 GMT</pubDate><description>Company encourages college-bound students to make their resolution to complete their financial aid application early</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to host shareholder teleconference Wednesday, Dec. 19</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12172007.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae names Albert Lord Chief Executive Officer</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12_14_07LordCEO.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:19:59 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation provides update on equity forward contracts</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12_13_07equityfoward.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:55:33 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation provides update of transaction and financial outlook</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/121207.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:50:07 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees donate time, money to assist families in Braintree, Mass. area</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/120307.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:00:57 GMT</pubDate><description>Local employees and The Sallie Mae Fund pledge more than $15,000 to United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints Albert Lord Executive Chairman</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/112807.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:57 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae offers tips to high school seniors submitting college applications</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/112607.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees help give families in northern Virginia a happy Thanksgiving</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111607.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Contributions from employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total $33,000</description></item><item><title>Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility recognizes two Sallie Mae employees for their accomplishments</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/110807.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Carolina Martin, Pete Sanchez honored as "Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers"</description></item><item><title>Student loan repayment to begin for recent college graduates</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/110207.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:24:16 GMT</pubDate><description>As six-month student loan grace period expires, Sallie Mae offers flexible repayment choices</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/102507.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:24:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae grants more than $125,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges &amp; Universities (HACU)</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/102207.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:10:05 GMT</pubDate><description>Commitment to provide planning and paying for college resources to Hispanic-serving school districts </description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae receives 2007 Community Impact Award from Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/10_19_07Muncieaward.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Company recognized for economic development, civic achievement in Muncie</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees receive award for largest national team at Lance Armstrong Foundation fundraising events</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101507_lancearmstrongaward.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae designated official student loan partner of Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF)</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101107b.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:12:50 GMT</pubDate><description>Collaboration to help further support, advance opportunities for Latinos </description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae student loan originations increase 13-percent from year-ago quarter</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101107.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:09:30 GMT</pubDate><description>Managed student loan portfolio reaches $160 billion </description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference Thursday, Oct. 11</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101007_earnings.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:49:45 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation files lawsuit relating to merger</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100807.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:55:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2007 earnings, host shareholder conference on October 11</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100407shareholderconference.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:19:47 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation issues update on merger transaction</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100207updatemerger.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:31:31 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation issues statement regarding merger</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/SLMstatement092607.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:38:22 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae responds to recent press speculation</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/092007.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:03:06 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Fitch Ratings upgrades and affirms Sallie Mae’s private credit student loan ABS ratings</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091407.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces officer promotions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091207.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:05:56 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae and The Sallie Mae Fund lend support to the 22nd annual Black Family Reunion</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091007.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Celebration on the National Mall</description></item><item><title>Start planning to pay for higher education during national college savings month</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090107.htm</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:50:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae celebrates September as national college savings month by offering tips and resources</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees send largest team to LiveStrong Challenge, raise $100,000 for cancer research and support</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082907.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Budgeting for College 101: Sallie Mae offers tips to help college students create a realistic budget and stick to it</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082307.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/081507b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:07:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation shareholders approve acquisition by J.C. Flowers-led group</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08152007.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:57:56 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation issues statement regarding merger</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08_06_07pendingmerger.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:27:23 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation directors exercise options to acquire stock</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080307.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:50:07 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Financial aid award package not enough? Sallie Mae offers additional funding sources to help students and parents cover the cost of college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080107.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:56:10 GMT</pubDate><description>Company encourages consumers to be savvy shoppers when selecting a lender</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae ranks among top 10 area corporate philanthropists</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/072407.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Annual Washington Business Journal survey places Sallie Mae among top givers in the D.C. area for fifth consecutive year</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae sets special shareholder meeting date</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/071807.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:07:28 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae's managed loan portfolio grows 18 percent from prior year to $153 billion in second-quarter 2007</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/071707.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:56:26 GMT</pubDate><description>Originations through company's lending brands grow 39 percent</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation provides update on transaction</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/071107.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to release 2007 second-quarter earnings results on July 17</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/071007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:50:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Students and families: July 1 Stafford loan program changes may mean cash in your pocket</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/062807.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:46:16 GMT</pubDate><description>Origination fee drop, loan limit increases could mean significant cost savings to borrowers</description></item><item><title>Interest rates on existing variable rate student loans to increase July 1</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/062707.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:37:19 GMT</pubDate><description>There is still time to lock in lower interest rates through student loan consolidation; Sallie Mae offers tips and advice on managing repayment</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae awards $1,000 scholarship to Capitol Heights, Md., student</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06202007.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:08:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for acquisition by J.C. Flowers &amp; Co investor group</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/06192007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:06:40 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae executive testifies before Senate Banking Committee on private loans and college affordability</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/060607_testimonyBanking.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae survey shows most customers take measures to guard against identity theft</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/060107.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:33:10 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Federal student loan interest rates to rise eight basis points this summer</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05292007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 17:02:23 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae counsels students to call their lender to discuss student loan consolidation; encourages parents to explore student loan consolidation before July 1 </description></item><item><title>One last assignment: Spring graduates should evaluate loan repayment options</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052507.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae counsels students to call their lender to discuss their student loans</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation Board of Directors chooses new chief executive, Tim Fitzpatrick steps down as CEO</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05222007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae awards 11-year-old Gracie Maddox $25,000 on the “Dr. Phil” show to help pay for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052207.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 15:44:19 GMT</pubDate><description>Education award granted to winner in the finale of “Make My Kid a Star” series</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) announces dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05172007.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 18:41:19 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae offers “best-rate” promise to customers considering federal student loan consolidation </title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/050807b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 14:52:06 GMT</pubDate><description>Policy allows borrowers to lock in best possible interest rate on existing variable rate student loans </description></item><item><title>College-bound students:  Make the most out of summer months and visit college campuses</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05082007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae UK announces new education loan for United Kingdom residents, works with U.S. Educational Advisory Services, US-UK Fulbright Commission</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05012007.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 18:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item></channel></rss>