SLM

Operating primarily in the United States, SLM Corporation specializes in the provision and administration of private educational loans, assisting students and their families in financing their academic pursuits. Beyond these core lending activities, the company extends its financial services to include a variety of retail deposit accounts, such as certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and high-yield savings options. It further diversifies its offerings with omnibus accounts and consumer credit card products. The corporation facilitates support for students and their families through its engagement with financial aid initiatives, federal loan programs, and various dedicated resources. Established in 1972, the firm, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, originally operated as New BLC Corporation before officially changing its name to SLM Corporation in December 2013.