3 2008-03-31 0001032033 SLM 0001013026 w#www7ww 12061 Bluemont Way Reston VA 20190 1 0 0 0 At the time Mr. Newman assumed his role he held no SLM securities. Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney By: Mary F. Eure (POA) 2008-04-09