4 2008-01-08 0 0001032033 SLM 0001109264 $ynhv3cj 12061 Bluemont Way Reston VA 20190 0 1 0 0 Vice Chairman and CFO Stock Appreciation Right 17.3000 2008-01-08 4 A 0 1000000 0 A 2018-01-08 Common Stock 1000000.0000 1000000.0000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 17.3000 2008-01-08 4 A 0 1000000 0 A 2018-01-08 Common Stock 1000000.0000 1000000.0000 D Vest upon the Company's common stock having a closing price on the New York Stock Exchange equal to or greater than $20.76 for five trading days, but no sooner than January 8, 2009. If not vested under the price vesting target, vest on January 8, 2013. Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney By: Mary F. Eure (POA) 2008-01-10