4 2006-01-26 0 0001032033 SLM 0001065133 z4*pkstp 12061 Bluemont Way Reston VA 20190 1 0 0 0 Stock Option (Right to Buy) 55.8200 2006-01-26 4 A 0 9530 0 A 2016-01-26 Common Stock 9530.0000 9530.0000 D These options become exercisable upon (1) the Company's common stock having a closing price on the New York Stock Exchange of $66.98 for five trading days or (2) the Director's election to the SLM Corporation Board at the 2006 annual shareholding meeting, whichever is later. These options also become exercisable on the fifth anniversary of the grant (January 26, 2011). By: Mary F. Eure (POA) 2006-01-26