Letter from C.E. Andrews, President, Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae: Champions for Higher Education

When you dream, the sky is the limit. Nothing holds you back. And nothing should. When a dream is realized, anything can happen. A dream can lead to a cure and a dream can lead a nation. A dream should never be bound by lack of opportunity.

As Champions for Higher Education^SM, we are dedicated to turning students' dreams into reality. That has been our mission since 1973. Today, our commitment to education goes beyond just helping families pay for college. While we have already helped 21 million students achieve their dreams, we also invest millions annually in technology that helps colleges and universities deliver opportunity and access for their students. We are the largest provider of college savings plans and tools. What's more, we have helped create millions in charitable resources, while empowering families with information and resources that put higher education in reach. While these numbers and initiatives are impressive, what matters most to us is that we're helping make individual dreams come true.

Our commitment to expanding higher education opportunities sets us apart from every other company in the United States. We understand the responsibility we have to provide students and their families with trusted solutions. We are committed to strengthening accountability and transparency, empowering families with information to make informed choices, and investing additional resources to help families address the lack of college savings and the rising debt levels that many students carry today. The following pages describe how our company and our employees are committed to the belief that everyone should have the chance to grow into a dream.

C.E. Andrews