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Having a plan to pay for college increases a student’s chances of completing their degree, according to our “How America Completes College 2024” report. Learn more about college planning and our free resources — including scholarship search tools and our step-by-step #FAFSA guide: https://lnkd.in/gzfKsNm #HowAmericaCompletesCollege #SallieMaeResearch #SallieMakesSense

Huge congratulations to Donna Vieira on her well-deserved recognition from Girls Inc. of New York City at their 25th annual 'Lifting Girls Up Gala and College Shower.' The Sallie Mae Fund also contributed $25,000 to Girls Inc. of New York City to help remove financial barriers and provide young women with skills and resources to access higher education. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We're excited to see how you'll use your degree to make a difference in the world! #ClassOf2024 🎓🌍✨

#ICYMI – we awarded $10,000 scholarships to Audrey Doering and Gracie Rainsberry on Good Morning America. These twin sisters were separated at birth, adopted by different families, and are now headed to college. Audrey will attend Vanderbilt University and Gracie is headed to Eastern Oregon University. Learn more about their incredible story. https://lnkd.in/esc-HvQh

This morning on Good Morning America, we awarded $10,000 scholarships to Audrey Doering and Gracie Rainsberry, twin sisters separated at birth, adopted by different families, and each on their unique journey to college. Audrey will attend Vanderbilt University and Gracie is headed to Eastern Oregon University. Learn more about their incredible story. https://lnkd.in/esc-HvQh

College sticker prices don't reflect what most students and families actually pay for higher education. Greater transparency on college costs can help families make more informed decisions and avoid overborrowing. Read more from Ann Carrns in The New York Times. https://lnkd.in/dx3ypGVs #SallieMakesSense

Mental health advocate Jorge Alvarez shares advice on how students can prioritize self-care: https://lnkd.in/e_efQZZj #HowAmericaCompletesCollege #SallieMaeResearch #SallieMakesSense #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Through our partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Sallie Mae Fund is awarding outstanding high school seniors and graduate students #scholarships of up to $10,000. Don't delay in submitting your application—the deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET tonight. https://lnkd.in/enM2YPQ

Our “How America Completes College 2024” study found 88% of first-generation students believe college is an important investment in their future, but these students are also facing challenges while in school. Student podcaster Estrella Serrato shares advice for fellow first-gen students: https://lnkd.in/ezDAnurv #HowAmericaCompletesCollege #SallieMaeResearch #SallieMakesSense

Proud to be recognized as an Adoption-Friendly Workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption for the third consecutive year. We are committed to supporting our employees through comprehensive benefits, including adoption assistance, 16 weeks of primary caregiver leave, and eight weeks of secondary leave. Read more about the ranking here: https://lnkd.in/gxAYP3AU