The Sallie Mae Fund Recognized as Extraordinary Philanthropic Partner by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
October 13 2021 - 11:31AM
Business Wire
Award Highlights The Sallie Mae Fund’s
Efforts to Increase Access and Completion For Minority and
Underserved Students
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU),
the nation’s leading voice for Hispanic higher education and
Hispanic-Serving Institutions, has named The Sallie Mae Fund it’s
Extraordinary Philanthropic Partner for 2021. The Sallie Mae Fund,
the charitable arm of Sallie Mae®, was recognized for efforts to
address critical issues that affect college access and completion
for minority and underserved students, many of whom attend Hispanic
Serving Institutions.
“Each year, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities honors those who champion and fulfill our mission of
advancing Hispanic student success,” said Antonio R. Flores, HACU
President and CEO. “Throughout our 35-year history we have been
fortunate to create partnerships with individuals and
organizations, like The Sallie Mae Fund, that have helped pave the
way for Hispanics to excel in their communities, across the nation
and abroad. Congratulations for a well-deserved recognition, and
for helping us make an immeasurable difference on the lives of so
many.”
Last year, The Sallie Mae Fund awarded HACU with a $125,000
grant that provided internship opportunities and scholarships to
deserving students. The Sallie Mae Fund’s grant to HACU was part of
a broader $4.5 million commitment over the next three years to
increase higher education access and completion among minority
students, and students from underserved communities, and to support
educational programs that help to advance social justice,
diversity, inclusion, and equality.
“While the value of higher education is clear, and the effects
are multi-generational, access is uneven for first-generation,
low-income, and minority students,” said Jon Witter, Chief
Executive Officer, Sallie Mae. “It’s clear the system needs change,
and together, with organizations like HACU, we can champion that
change and drive solutions to help students not only access but
also complete their education.”
For more information, visit SallieMae.com.
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 SallieMae.com. Commonly known as
Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored
by or agencies of the United States of America.
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