Talk:SLM Corporation

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[edit] Rsleavitt Edits

There seems to be a bit of biased editing on the part of user Rsleavitt. To preserve the relative objectivity of the information presented on this page please do not use loaded language such as "Learn the truth abouth Sallie Mae... or took aim" ect. If there is evidence contrary to what is presented one should properly discuss and cite such informati —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 208.107.62.159 (talk • contribs) 14:03, May 23, 2006 (UTC)

Rsleavitt responds: Actually, I was responding to biased writing to begin with. The original author made unsubstantiated claims based on the reporting of CBS News. Not an organization known for its objectivity. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.175.204.145 (talk • contribs) 04:45, August 31, 2006 (UTC)


BumYogi responds: The truth about Sallie Mae, either positive or negative, will not be determined any time soon. The private postsecondary vocational institutions own the federal and state regulatory agencies which in reality function as industry associations. There is no enforcement of student protection laws including those that relate to financial aid programs. California, which has the largest number of such educational institutions and should be the leader of student protection, is regulated by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. This agency admits to major problems that it explains as the reason for backlogs, non-enforcement, lack of funds, etc. However, the resulting image of incompetence is misleading on purpose. It is actually very competent at appearing incompetent because that is a useful way to divert attention from the absolute corruption that exists in the agency and the direct resulting harm to the very students it is supposed to protect. The employees who objected to corruption are now unemployed in state service despite the general assumption that state employees are difficult to terminate. Termination is not necessary when terrorizing "troublemakers" is now an option now during this period of corruption from the highest to lowest levels. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by BumYogi (talk • contribs) 09:34, October 3, 2006 (UTC)


The truth is simple: they are basically loan sharks. The interest rates on their loans are high enough that I would consider it highway robbery. My brother is already being tortured by these crooks. Interest rates are up in the 20% range, and they never do anything to teach students how to properly read the paperwork. There's no way anyone without vast experience in banking would be able to see through their trickery enough to go elsewhere. Starting college students have no chance unless they have friends or relatives who know this stuff, which is fairly rare. This place needs to be shut down pronto. They are basically crooks posing as a business. That is not bias, that is plain and simple fact. --12.201.52.181 (talk) 21:47, 27 March 2008 (UTC) Lindsey Lewis

[edit] 2007 Buyout Offer

  • Didn't see the previous addition & removal. Will leave it for the moment. --RayBirks 09:54, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Logo salliemae.gif

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