Ed Recker

📢 The 2027-28 #FAFSA is now open! Students who plan to apply for financial aid can now get a head start on accessing scholarships, grants and federal financial aid for college. Get started with our free FAFSA guide: sallie.com/financial-aid/faf… #CollegePlanning #FinancialAid

Paying for college starts with understanding your options. Sallie's @Rick_Castellano spoke with @MarketWatch about findings from our latest #HowAmericaPays research & why understanding available resources can help families make more informed decisions. marketwatch.com/story/will-t…

🎓 FAFSA season is almost here. Our research found that just 25% of students and families know the FAFSA becomes available on Oct. 1. Need help getting started? We've got a free guide that can help: sallie.com/financial-aid/faf… #FAFSA #FinancialAid

Still have questions about paying for college? Join #Sallie's @EdRecker on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. ET for a free webinar on navigating financial aid, understanding college costs, and the resources available to help make college more affordable. salliemae.com/college-planni…

New to campus this year? Our recent survey of college freshmen asked what surprised them most about campus life and what they wish they had known sooner. Read their advice: sallie.com/research/the-fres… #CollegeLife #CollegeStudents

September is College Savings Month. It's never too soon to start building good savings habits. Whether college is a few years away or right around the corner, small savings goals today can create more options down the road. Learn more: salliemae.com/savings #CollegePlanning

What matters most when choosing a college? Families weigh price, location & academics nearly equally when deciding to enroll but 79% also say they eliminated a school based on cost. Sallie's @Rick_Castellano shared more on the findings with @USATODAY. usatoday.com/story/money/per…

Our #HowAmericaPays report w/@Ipsos is out! Key takeaways: ✅ 91% say college is a valuable investment ✅ 84% feel confident in how they paid ✅ 52% paid less than full sticker price 💡 Early FAFSA & scholarships can unlock more savings Read the report: SallieMae.com/HowAmericaPays

Starting college this month but still waiting on a financial aid offer? Don't panic. Financial aid timelines can vary by school, but there are steps students and families can take to make sure everything is on track: 🔗 sallie.com/resources/financi…

Need Help Covering College Costs? Join our free webinar to learn how to review financial aid information, key deadlines, and options available to cover remaining costs. 📅 Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET salliemae.com/college-planni…

Missed us on @GMA? We shared tips to help students and families confidently plan and pay for college. Watch the segment: goodmorningamerica.com/video…

📢 Planning for college? Catch us on @GMA this Friday for practical tips that can help. #Sallie

🎓 Planning for college starts with a conversation. Our latest research found that nearly 8 in 10 high school students are involved in discussions about paying for college. Read more via @CollegeInvestin. ⬇️ 🔗 thecollegeinvestor.com/80140… #HowAmericaPlans #CollegePlanning

Got graduate school goals? 🎓 We can help. Hear from past Bridging the Dream Scholarship recipients about how scholarship support helped them stay focused on earning their degrees. ⏰ Applications close in one week. Apply today: salliemae.com/landing/bridgi…

How are families preparing for higher education? Sallie Mae’s @Rick_Castellano spoke w/ @insidehighered about why conversations around long-term value and outcomes matter as families plan to pay for higher education. insidehighered.com/news/quic… #HowAmericaPlans #HigherEd #SallieMae

Unexpected costs shouldn’t stop someone from finishing their degree. The Completing the Dream Scholarship is awarding 50 students up to $2,500 to help them cross the finish line. 🎓 Know someone close to graduating? Share this ⬇️ salliemae.com/C_T_D @TMCF

@Rick_Castellano discussed rising intent to attend college with @CNBC and why outcomes-focused planning matters today. cnbc.com/2026/05/07/college-… #HowAmericaPlans #HigherEd

🎓Know a grad student ready for their next step? Our #BridgingtheDreamScholarship could help—20 awards, up to $10K each. Through The Sallie Mae Fund, administered by @tmcf_hbcu, we’re helping grad students stay on track and finish strong. Apply now: SallieMae.com/BTD_Grad

Graduation season=big next steps🎓 Our new #HowAmericaPlans2026 report w/@Ipsos shows: · 95% of students plan to continue their education · 90% of families see college as an investment in their future · 64% now have a plan to pay for college Dive in: salliemae.com/about/leading-…

📣 The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors is now open. We’re offering 30 students up to $10,000 each to help pay for education after high school in partnership with @tmcf_hbcu. 🔗salliemae.com/about/bridging…