<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sallie Mae News Releases</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/</link><copyright>© 1995–2009 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 Employees and concerned citizens urge lawmakers to protect local jobs</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111809.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:01:59 GMT</pubDate><description>Multi-state petition delivers 186,092 signatures encouraging elected officials to protect jobs and preserves options for students </description></item><item><title>Rep. Allen Boyd, local officials visit Sallie Mae employees to discuss protecting jobs and valuable services for students</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111109a.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:33:04 GMT</pubDate><description>Rep. Boyd pledges to continue fighting for student loan reform legislation that keeps jobs in Florida</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees, local officials urge lawmakers to protect local jobs</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111109.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:48:48 GMT</pubDate><description>"Protect Indiana Jobs" petition delivers more than 80,000 signatures encouraging elected officials to help keep jobs in Indiana and preserve options for students</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae participates in Lexington Institute policy forum on the future of student loans</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111009.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees, local officials urge lawmakers to protect local jobs</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/110609.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:30 GMT</pubDate><description>"Protect Pennsylvania Jobs" petition delivers more than 31,000 signatures encouraging elected officials to help keep jobs in Commonwealth and preserve options for students</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae assists state of Delaware in collecting $22 million in back taxes</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/110509.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Tax Amnesty Program surpasses its goal by more than double</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae assists students with loan repayment</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/110209.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:53:33 GMT</pubDate><description>Customers may change plans any time, prepay without penalty</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/102909.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports third-quarter 2009 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/102009.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Federal student loan originations grow 25 percent from year-ago quarter</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2009 results on Oct. 20, host earnings call on Oct. 21</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101309.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>The community has spoken: Sallie Mae employees, local officials urge Florida senators to protect local jobs</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100609.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>"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</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae highlights common ground in discussion on student loan program reform</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100209.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:39:46 GMT</pubDate><description>Company supports ending lender subsidies, generating similar savings for Pell Grants as Administration's proposal</description></item><item><title>Aspiring movie writer wins $5,000 for college in Sallie Mae's Saving for College video contest</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/092809.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Runner-up receives $1,000 for her higher education</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae sponsors "Walk into My Future" to help Indianapolis fifth graders start saving for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/092509.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:48:40 GMT</pubDate><description>Indiana Education Savings Authority to host first-of-its-kind pledge walk to promote saving for higher education</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae and Gallup research reveals families of all incomes are saving for college yet most fall short of goals</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091709.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:26:01 GMT</pubDate><description>Average parent starts saving for higher education as child enters preschool</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces results of $1 billion modified dutch auction tender offer for outstanding notes</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091609.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:44:59 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae joins Black Family Reunion celebration to answer financial aid questions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/091109.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:20:05 GMT</pubDate><description>Free college planning materials available for students and parents</description></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CEO to Speak at the 2009 Barclays Capital Global Financial Services Conference on Sept. 16</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090809b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:04:21 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>A record $500 million reached in free college savings through Upromise by Sallie Mae</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090809.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:17:33 GMT</pubDate><description>Upromise shares tips on how to save money for college</description></item><item><title>Upromise by Sallie Mae offers tips and tools teaching families of all income levels how to save money for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090109b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Celebrates September as national college savings month</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces $1 billion modified Dutch auction tender offer for outstanding notes</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090109.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:26:26 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae's 'How America Pays for College' study, conducted by Gallup, finds families making the grade when it comes to paying for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082009.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:24:27 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae Bank awards $75,000 in Utah scholarships</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/081309.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Let the voting begin: 10 finalists selected in Sallie Mae Saving for College video contest</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/081209.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:20:46 GMT</pubDate><description>Help decide who wins $5,000 for education</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae and Upromise Investments award newlyweds, both liver transplant recipients, with $15,000 to help pursue higher education dreams</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080609b.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:50:04 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae joins the school district of Philadelphia and Radio One Philadelphia to answer financial aid questions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080609.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:43:29 GMT</pubDate><description>Students and parents can enter drawings to win five $529 college savings awards</description></item><item><title>Coming up short for fall's tuition bill? Sallie Mae offers last-minute options to help families pay for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080309.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees set new record for Gleaners Food Bank drive</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/073109.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:18:01 GMT</pubDate><description>Donations assist Indianapolis-area school children who miss out on nutritious meals during summer break </description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/073009.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:13:11 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports second-quarter 2009 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/072109.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:53:21 GMT</pubDate><description>53-percent growth in federal student loan originations</description></item><item><title>Upromise by Sallie Mae teaches consumers how to boost college savings with back-to-school shopping</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/071609.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:10:26 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce second-quarter 2009 results on July 21, host earnings call on July 22</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070809b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:24:02 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Consortium issues call to action for increased awareness, participation in 529 college savings plans</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070809.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae, Upromise Investments support white paper on "improving access to higher education by promoting savings"</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae supports community's student loan reform proposal</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070709b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:13:13 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>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</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070109.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:50:33 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae video contest asks families to share saving for college success stories</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/061809.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:08:48 GMT</pubDate><description>Cast a vote to help decide who wins $5,000 for education</description></item><item><title>U.S. Department of Education selects Sallie Mae for student loan servicing contract</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/061709b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:53:16 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae launches new income-based repayment plan</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/061709.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Repayment calculator, online tools enable student loan customers to explore options, make informed repayment choices</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae CEO emphasizes company's full support of generating historic savings for Pell grants</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/060409.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae, Building Hope, and Reading Is Fundamental literacy campaign brings 44,000 new books to D.C. schools</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/060209.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate><description>'Reading Is Presidential' campaign honors the nation's 44th president</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae, Gallup study finds half of parents saving as much or more for college despite today's economy</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052909.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>National study on how America saves for college released on "529 College Savings Day"</description></item><item><title>New national study from Sallie Mae and Gallup provides insights into how America saves for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052709.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. executives to speak at the 2009 Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods Diversified Financials Conference on June 3</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052609.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 19:58:42 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Financial aid options when the award letter comes up short: Tips for college-bound students and their parents</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052209a.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:47:46 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/052209.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 14:11:02 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to Present at the 2009 American Financial Services Association Conference on May 20</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/051809.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 20:27:48 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae strongly disagrees with Moody's ratings action</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/051309.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 21:14:37 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae completes initial placement under U.S. Department of Education-sponsored conduit</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/051109.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:30:35 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae issues $2.6 billion TALF-eligible private student loan ABS</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/05-06-09.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints executive officers</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/050109.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 13:51:47 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae extends $22 billion financing facility</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/042709.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports first-quarter 2009 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/042209.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:00:17 GMT</pubDate><description>Company originates record $6.6 billion of federal student loans</description></item><item><title>Study finds rising number of college students using credit cards for tuition</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/041309.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Data shows students charge average of $2,200 in direct education expenses</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce first-quarter 2009 results on April 22, host earnings call on April 23</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/040909.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:49:40 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>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</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/040609b.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae to create 2,000 jobs, return its overseas operations to U.S.</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/040609.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>College-bound students and parents: Time to study financial award letters</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/040109.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Education Investment Planner helps families compare offers and build a payment plan</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae promotes responsible borrowing with new 'Smart Option Student Loan'</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/032309.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:37:12 GMT</pubDate><description>New private loan helps customers pay off faster, save money</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/031609.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:05:12 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Don't overpay for your higher education by overlooking education tax credits and deductions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031309.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:50:53 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae shares 'how to save, plan and pay for college' information on television's Designing Spaces</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/031109.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae issues statement</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022609.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:40:07 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces new resources for students and families concerned about paying for college in difficult economy</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022309.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:07:15 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reminds families of state financial aid deadlines</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/022009.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:01:58 GMT</pubDate><description>File your FAFSA today to qualify for state grants that do not require repayment</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces officer promotions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/020909.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:45:05 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae extends financing facilities</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/020209.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:42:44 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01292009.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:09:13 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to present at the 2009 Credit Suisse financial services forum on Feb. 4</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/012809.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2008 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01212009.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:59:27 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce fourth-quarter 2008 results on Jan. 21, host earnings call on Jan. 22</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/01162009.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:09:35 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae closes $1.5 billion financing</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/010809.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:22:10 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Three organizations launch historic book drive for D.C. schools to celebrate the Obama inauguration</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/010709.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:13:00 GMT</pubDate><description>“Reading Is Presidential” campaign to commemorate 44th president with goal of bringing 44,000 books to the nation’s capital</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees make sure hundreds of needy Virginia children have something under the tree this holiday through Toys for Tots</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/122208.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Over 850 new toys and more than $12,000 presented to Marine Corps representatives</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reminds families: Paying for college in a recession is possible and starts with the FAFSA</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/121808.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corp. executives to speak at Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference 2008 on Dec. 10</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/120308.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:48:20 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints Mark L. Heleen general counsel </title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/12022008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:02:29 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae employees help make this Thanksgiving special for needy Virginia families</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/112508.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:27:47 GMT</pubDate><description>Contributions from employees and The Sallie Mae Fund total more than $26,000</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces 1,100 new jobs in Delaware</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/112008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:35:39 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae opens new operations center in Newark, contributes $25,000 to United Way of Delaware</description></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CFO to present at the 2008 FBR capital markets fall investor conference on Dec. 2</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/111808.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Keep your money in your pocket</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/103108.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate><description>November is national scholarship month and the ideal time to plan how to pay for college</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/103008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:33:22 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports third-quarter 2008 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/10222008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:25:27 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae offers tips, tools for successful student loan repayment</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101608.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:12:23 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce third-quarter 2008 results on Oct. 22, host earnings call on Oct. 23</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/101008.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae recognizes Nicolas Mendoza as winner of National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award for Leadership</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/100908.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:36:43 GMT</pubDate><description>Stanford student arrives in nation's capitol today as part of award program</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae sponsorship highlights programs accelerating Latino student success</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/092308.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Excelencia in Education to honor South Mountain Community College, Woodbury University and University of Texas</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae makes executive appointments</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/092208.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:07:30 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints corporate finance officer</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090408.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>High school seniors: Online tools can help you select schools, find your dream school</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/090208.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae offers tips and resources for families and students preparing for college</description></item><item><title>SLM Corp. Vice Chairman &amp; CEO to speak at Lehman Brothers Global Financial Services Conference on Sept. 10</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082908.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation director purchases shares</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082808martinstockpurchase.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae, Upromise celebrate national college savings month</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082708.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:51:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Recent studies show too few parents save for college</description></item><item><title>Budgeting for college 101: Pay attention to your financial health</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082608b.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Following these simple tips can help create a realistic budget and stick to it</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae's Parent Answer giveaway awards Wichita-area resident a $10,000 scholarship</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082608.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM corporation chairman, directors purchase shares of SLM stock</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08_22_08stockpurchase.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:14:42 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae originates loans under federal solution</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082008b.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:44:53 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae, Gallup release first national study of 'How America Pays for College'</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/082008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae announces officer promotions</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08152008.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Incoming high school seniors: Time to get educated about planning for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/081308.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Sallie Mae offers a financial aid calendar and great tools to help families and students</description></item><item><title>Sallie Mae director sells shares</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/080808.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation appoints J. Terry Strange to board of directors</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08062008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:15:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae launches 'Education Investment Planner' to help families build a customized plan to pay for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/08052008.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:24:16 GMT</pubDate><description>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</description></item><item><title>SLM Corporation announces preferred dividends</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/07312008.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:50:51 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Facing a tuition payment deadline? Don't worry. Sallie Mae offers last-minute options to help students, parents pay for college</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/07282008.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae reports second-quarter 2008 results</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/07232008.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:08:31 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>Sallie Mae appoints corporate finance, compliance officers</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/07112008.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:16:09 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><item><title>SLM Corporation to announce second-quarter 2008 results on July 23, host earnings call on July 24</title><link>http://www.salliemae.com/about/news_info/newsreleases/070708.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:08:07 GMT</pubDate><description /></item><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. 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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. 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