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Sallie Mae Reviews 

5,861
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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Evaluating 5,681 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers consistently mention the remarkably fast application process, noting that approvals happen within minutes and online navigation is completely straightforward. Additionally, people truly appreciate the polite and highly knowledgeable support staff who take the time to patiently answer questions and explain financial options clearly. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating communication hurdles and receiving inconsistent answers when speaking with multiple different representatives over the phone. Reviewers also noted that the overall procedure could sometimes feel unnecessarily convoluted, requiring extra time and effort to successfully navigate complex requirements or call back repeatedly.

What people talk about most

User experience

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Customer service

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Staff

Customers had positive experiences with staff, frequently highlighting their patience, kindness, and deep... See more

Service

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Application

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m so grateful to Sallie Mae for providing the funding I needed to continue my college education. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to make my tuition payment this week, and receiving these funds brou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ms. Lisa provided exceptional service. She was very kind and knowledgeable, taking the time to answer all the questions my cosigner and I had. This was the fastest application call I've experienced, a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Lena, and she was an absolute delight. She was very kind, polite, and very informative. She answered all my questions and helped me with my graduate loan application. She made this proces... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a great experience based on how convenient the application process was. The approval arrived in minutes and all of the steps were easy to follow. Sallie Mae really came through and helped us ou... See more

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Company details

  1. Financial Institution
  2. also in
  3. Bank
  4. Loan Agency
  5. Savings Bank

Written by the company

We’ve helped millions of students and families reach their higher education goals, and we’re ready to help you, too. We’re your go-to partner for planning and paying for school, saving for what’s next, and way more. We offer Sallie Mae® undergraduate, graduate, and career training loans, plus savings options like Sallie Mae® high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit to help you hit your goals. We’re continuing to grow, with new products and guidance made to support you through finding the right school, going after scholarships, making sense of financial aid, and the hundreds of other decisions along the way. Everything we offer comes together under one mission: supporting student success. Because going smarter changes everything. Deposit products are offered through Sallie Mae Bank, Member FDIC.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Talking with customer service made it…

Talking with customer service made it quick and easy for my daughter and I as a cosigner to do our applications all at once

14 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

We're so happy to hear you received great service, Darcey! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sallie mae Loan

A very good company serving clients without bias. I highly recommend them for your next financial need.

16 September 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thank you for the review, Kevin! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and fast!

Completing the application was easy and quick for both daughter and me! The response time was fast too.

7 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thank you for the positive feedback, Jennifer! We're happy you thought the process was fast & easy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of process and information…

Ease of process and information sharing. The system to apply, repay, and discuss terms of loans and repayment programs is very user friendly.

14 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review! We really appreciate the feedback about the application process.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Positive experience

Im not good at reviews but found it easy and was able to use it easily

6 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

We appreciate the review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to work with

Politely assisted with an error I made. Very helpful

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thanks for the 5-star review, Andrea! We're glad to hear you were able to get assistance when needed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Interest rates have increased…

Interest rates have increased significantly even with a cosigner

14 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

We appreciate you sharing your concerns, Chad. We understand that changes in interest rates can be frustrating, especially when applying with a cosigner. Each application is evaluated based on its specific circumstances and eligibility factors, which can result in different rates being offered. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast approval

Fast approval! Super easy to apply!

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you thought it was an easy process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and easy

Fast and easy! Thank you for having something like this for students who are truly trying to pursue their careers!!

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thanks for the positive feedback, Emily! We're happy to hear the process was quick & easy for you.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I did not like the difficulty I had creating an account

I did not like the difficulty I had creating an account. If fact I got timed out and didn't create one.

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate the opportunity to learn from your experience and will contact you directly for more information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service was professional

Service was professional, courteous and helpful.

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

We're happy to hear you received great service, Chris! Thank you for the review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ms Shytisha was great

Ms Shytisha was great. She was very helpful patient and understanding. She helped me get through the application process very well. I very much appreciate everything. She helped us with.

13 October 2026
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Reply from Sallie Mae

Thanks for sharing your experience with Shytisha! We love hearing when our representatives provided great service. We'll make sure to pass along the praise, thanks for taking the time to leave a review, Carol!

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