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Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Sallie Mae Now Accepting Applications for Its Completing the Dream Scholarship Program
NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sallie Mae is again partnering with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to offer scholarships to students who encounter unexpected costs that can be obstacles to college completion. The company, through The Sallie Mae Fund, will award 170 Completing the Dream Scholarships worth up to $425,000 to help students complete their higher education. Applications will remain open until all funds are awarded or until December 1, 2025. The Completing the Dream Scholarship Program offers up to $2,500 to eligible students on track to complete their program during the academic year 2025-2026 at a two- or four-year college, career training, or other post-secondary education program. Since 2021, the program has awarded nearly 1,000 scholarships totaling $2.5 million, helping students navigate unplanned expenses and complete their higher education. 'The Completing the Dream Scholarship was a crucial resource that helped me overcome the final financial hurdles on my journey,' said Savanah Johnson, one of last year's Completing the Dream Scholarship recipients and a recent Bennett College graduate. 'With my degree in hand, I am excited to use what I have learned to give back and make a positive impact in the lives of others.' Research confirms nearly half (48%) of students who did not complete their program of study indicated financial challenges played a role in their decision to leave school. Often, it's a small debt or expense that can stand in the way of a student graduating. 'For many students, the final stretch of college can be the hardest — not because of academics, but because of finances,' said Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and chief executive officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund. 'The Completing the Dream Scholarship provides that last boost of support to help students reach the milestone of graduation. We're honored to continue this work with The Sallie Mae Fund and invest in the success of the next generation.' 'The great promise of higher education comes from earning a degree, yet nearly four in 10 students don't complete college within six years. That's not just a statistic — it's a wake-up call,' said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae. 'Programs like our Completing the Dream Scholarship help remove barriers so students stay enrolled, stay focused, and get to graduation.' In addition to the Completing the Dream Scholarship, Sallie Mae also offers scholarships to help students access and continue higher education. The company also connects students to scholarships through its free resource Scholly Scholarships. Learn more and apply today at Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Ends 12/1/2025 or when all scholarship funds are awarded, whichever occurs first. For official Completing the Dream Scholarship Rules for the academic year 2025-2026, visit: Completing the Dream Rules
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Sallie Mae Fund Promotes Higher Education Access and Completion in D.C. with $50,000 Grant to DC CAP
Grant Fuels DC CAP's Goal to Achieve an 80% College Graduation Rate for D.C. Students by 2050 NEWARK, Del., April 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $50,000 grant to the DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) to support its annual College Signing Day celebration and its broader mission to increase higher education access and completion rates for students across the District. The grant also supports DC CAP's 2050 Moonshot Goal—an initiative to achieve an 80% citywide six-year college graduation rate by 2050. College Signing Day will take place Friday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and will bring together more than 3,000 high school students from across D.C. to celebrate their commitment to pursuing post-secondary education at four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, certificate programs, military service, or career training programs. This year's celebration will include standout student recognitions, remarks from community leaders, and live performances by local talent—including the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Chorus, TOB Go-Go Band, cheer teams from Dunbar and Friendship Collegiate, the Washington Wizards Dancers, and more—all coming together to celebrate D.C. students in style. "The promise of higher education has always been grounded in opportunity and personal and professional growth, but that promise is only truly realized when students complete their degree," said Nicolas Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae. "Our ongoing partnership with DC CAP underscores our shared commitment to ensuring students in the D.C. community not only start their educational journey but also successfully finish it." "Partners like The Sallie Mae Fund help us equip students with the confidence and resources they need to stay on track and complete their unique educational journeys," said DC CAP President and CEO, Eric Waldo. "College Signing Day is more than a celebration; it's a springboard for students to launch into their next chapter and a powerful reminder of what's possible. This is the essence of partnerships like ours—empowering students and building a brighter future for our community." For more information about this year's College Signing Day and DC CAP's 2050 Moonshot Goal, visit For free tools and resources to help plan and pay for college, like Scholly Scholarships and College Search by Sallie—visit *** Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. About DC-CAP The DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the higher education achievement gap for DC students by helping them access and attain meaningful college degrees with little to no debt. DC CAP believes that a student's personal circumstances should never determine their ability to succeed. By leveraging dollars, connecting students to better match universities, and providing wraparound support, DC CAP works to ensure students graduate ready to compete in today's economy. For more info, visit Category: Community and Philanthropy View source version on Contacts Caron Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Sallie Mae Fund Promotes Higher Education Access and Completion in D.C. with $50,000 Grant to DC CAP
The Sallie Mae Fund today announced a $50,000 grant to the DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) to support its annual College Signing Day celebration and its broader mission to increase higher education access and completion rates for students across the District. The grant also supports DC CAP's 2050 Moonshot Goal—an initiative to achieve an 80% citywide six-year college graduation rate by 2050. College Signing Day will take place Friday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena and will bring together more than 3,000 high school students from across D.C. to celebrate their commitment to pursuing post-secondary education at four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, certificate programs, military service, or career training programs. This year's celebration will include standout student recognitions, remarks from community leaders, and live performances by local talent—including the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Chorus, TOB Go-Go Band, cheer teams from Dunbar and Friendship Collegiate, the Washington Wizards Dancers, and more—all coming together to celebrate D.C. students in style. 'The promise of higher education has always been grounded in opportunity and personal and professional growth, but that promise is only truly realized when students complete their degree,' said Nicolas Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae. 'Our ongoing partnership with DC CAP underscores our shared commitment to ensuring students in the D.C. community not only start their educational journey but also successfully finish it.' 'Partners like The Sallie Mae Fund help us equip students with the confidence and resources they need to stay on track and complete their unique educational journeys,' said DC CAP President and CEO, Eric Waldo. 'College Signing Day is more than a celebration; it's a springboard for students to launch into their next chapter and a powerful reminder of what's possible. This is the essence of partnerships like ours—empowering students and building a brighter future for our community.' For more information about this year's College Signing Day and DC CAP's 2050 Moonshot Goal, visit For free tools and resources to help plan and pay for college, like Scholly Scholarships and College Search by Sallie —visit Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America. About DC-CAP The DC College Access Program (DC CAP Scholars) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating the higher education achievement gap for DC students by helping them access and attain meaningful college degrees with little to no debt. DC CAP believes that a student's personal circumstances should never determine their ability to succeed. By leveraging dollars, connecting students to better match universities, and providing wraparound support, DC CAP works to ensure students graduate ready to compete in today's economy. For more info, visit 856.873.0476 [email protected] SOURCE: Sallie Mae Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/09/2025 11:19 AM/DISC: 04/09/2025 11:19 AM
