Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sallie-mae
Noun
/ˈsæli meɪ/

Definition
Sallie Mae is a publicly traded company that specializes in student loans and education finance.

Examples
- Sallie Mae provides various options for refinancing student loans.
- Many students rely on Sallie Mae for financing their education.
- After graduation, she faced a lengthy process managing her loans with Sallie Mae.

Meaning
The term ‘Sallie Mae’ refers primarily to the Student Loan Marketing Association, which was created to facilitate student borrowing and assist borrowers in managing student loan debt.

Synonyms
- Student loan provider
- Education finance company
- Loan servicer