Sallie Mae Contributes $200,000 to Support Access to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
September 20 2023 - 10:11AM
Business Wire
The Sallie Mae Fund Will Sponsor 2023 HBCU
Week College Fairs in Wilmington, Del. and Atlanta, Ga. And Provide
Free College Planning Resources
Sallie Mae®, through its charitable arm The Sallie Mae Fund,
Inc., is contributing $200,000 to HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. to
support access to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs). Specifically, The Sallie Mae Fund is sponsoring the HBCU
Week College Fair in Wilmington, Del., on Sept. 22 and the HBCU
College Fair in Atlanta, Ga, on Oct. 6. The events are expected to
draw more than 12,000 college seeking students and will connect
them with information on HBCUs, scholarships, and on-the-spot
college acceptances.
“We are always thrilled to present HBCU Week to students to give
them a snapshot of the HBCU experience while connecting them to
resources from our partners like Sallie Mae,” said Ashley
Christopher, Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation. “HBCU
Week is the week that changes lives – it provides opportunities for
thousands of students, promotes a sense of belonging, and
highlights the limitless possibilities of attending an HBCU.”
In addition to sponsoring the college fairs, The Sallie Mae Fund
will also help students connect to free tools and resources to make
college more affordable – including Scholly, Sallie Mae’s free
scholarship resource. Research conducted by Sallie Mae and Ipsos
revealed 85% of students enrolled at public HBCUs depend on
scholarships and grants to help cover the cost of college.
“HBCUs are creating pathways that help students from all
backgrounds access and complete higher education,” said Rick
Castellano, vice president, Sallie Mae. “We’re pleased to again
partner with HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. to connect students with
tools, resources, and information that help them make informed
decisions as they prepare for their unique higher education
journeys.”
For more information on Sallie Mae’s free tools, resources, and
scholarship programs, visit www.salliemae.com.
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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
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