College 101

Sallie Mae – Essential Resources for the Counseling Office

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College 101

Advice from the experts at Sallie Mae for students heading off to college.

Saving for school

A High-Yield Savings Account, Certificates of Deposit, 529 plans, prepaid tuition plans, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can make it easier to save for college.

Planning for college

Building a solid college plan starts early, and counselors play a key role in keeping students on track for college. Help your students determine their education goals with resources for:

Getting ready for college

Selecting a college

Applying to college

Decide on a school

Paying for college

Paying for college requires research, planning, and time. Families need help exploring the reality of college costs, savings opportunities, financing options. Sallie Mae's paying-for-college resources help financial planners and counselors guide families through the process by:

Understanding the cost and how to cover it

Understanding the financial aid process

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To contact a specialist to learn more about Sallie Mae becoming your partner in the business of education, email Sallie Mae Campus Solutions® at salessupport@salliemae.com or call (800) 531-4300. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-7 PM ET.

Please contact your Sallie Mae account executive or contact CollegeServ® at (888) 2-SCHOOL (888-272-4665) or collegeserv@salliemae.com. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (Eastern Time).