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Hear from #Sallie team members Joseph Mapa, Jing (Jason) Liang, Ranjeet Rajanala, and Kajal Kiran on what #AAPIHeritageMonth means to them.

2020 → 2026: How families plan for life after high school has changed. Our Manager of Consumer Insights, Jenny Wolski, breaks down the biggest takeaways from our new #HowAmericaPlans for College 2026 research—what’s shifted, what it means for students and families, and why it matters as decisions take shape. https://lnkd.in/g8aAY8iV

Graduation season is approaching, and families are making big decisions about what comes after high school. 🎓 Our new #HowAmericaPlans research with Ipsos takes a fresh look at how high school students and are thinking about those next steps: Some top takeaways: ✔️Higher education is the expected next step for the vast majority of high school students. 95% plan to continue their education after graduation ✔️Families believe in the value of higher education. 90% view it as an investment in their student’s future, and 82% say it’s worth the cost ✔️Families are planning earlier, and with intention. 85% say they have taken steps to prepare, and 64% say they already have a plan to pay View the full report for more: https://lnkd.in/d2j5t3Hz

After scholarships, grants, and financial aid are applied, families often need to decide how to cover the remaining cost of college. Understanding the available options helps families plan with confidence. ✅ Join #Sallie team member Edward Recker on April 29 at 7 p.m. ET for our free webinar focused on what comes next—breaking down common financing considerations after aid is reviewed. 📝Click below to register!

For #Sallie team member Andrew Hausman, giving back isn’t tied to a singular cause, it’s a mindset. Through mentoring, meal delivery, and career‑readiness programs, he’s spent hundreds of hours serving communities and creating opportunities for those who need them most. #NationalVolunteerWeek

 There’s power in numbers, and that belief inspired #Sallie team member Owen Bleicken to organize a team volunteer with More Than Words supporting youth‑led businesses that empower system‑involved young people—and reinvest directly in their futures. #NationalVolunteerWeek

Today, we’re recognizing #Sallie team member Shaysee Dennis, whose years of service with Utah Food Bank help ensure families have reliable access to food when it matters most. #NationalVolunteerWeek

For #Sallie team member Emily Johnson volunteering with Teach One to Lead One is about helping students recognize their potential, find their voice, and step confidently into leadership roles. #NationalVolunteerWeek

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re proudly celebrating how #Sallie team members show up for their communities. First up: Navy veteran and Sallie team member Greg Cohen, who volunteers with World TEAM, an organization enabling wounded veterans to pursue and achieve goals after sustaining injuries in service to our nation. For Greg, volunteering is about community, resilience, and making sure no one navigates the next chapter alone. #NationalVolunteerWeek