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SLM CORPORATION

4.5K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

4.5K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows SLM CORPORATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 4,548 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 14.7% of cases.

4.5K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
3.1%
Disputed
14.7%
Relief Provided
57
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

4.5K

Filed since 2012

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

14.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 14.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

SLM CORPORATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 4.5K

SLM CORPORATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 4.5K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Student loan: 3,103 complaints (69.0%), resolution 16.6% Student loan 69.0% Credit reporting: 575 complaints (12.8%), resolution 5.2% Credit reporting 12.8% Debt collection: 384 complaints (8.5%), resolution 13.3% Debt collection 8.5% Credit reporting,: 316 complaints (7.0%), resolution 16.1% Credit reporting, 7.0% Checking or: 75 complaints (1.7%), resolution 9.3% Credit card: 31 complaints (0.7%), resolution 19.4% Bank account: 14 complaints (0.3%), resolution 14.3%
  • Student loan 3K 69.0% 17% relief
  • Credit reporting 575 12.8% 5% relief
  • Debt collection 384 8.5% 13% relief
  • Credit reporting, 316 7.0% 16% relief
  • Checking or 75 1.7% 9% relief
  • Credit card 31 0.7% 19% relief
  • Bank account 14 0.3% 14% relief

How SLM CORPORATION's 4.5K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Student loan 3.1K
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 575
Debt collection 384
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 316
Checking or savings account 75
Credit card or prepaid card 31
Bank account or service 14
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 12
Credit card 11
Credit reporting 7
Consumer Loan 7
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 4
Mortgage 3
Debt or credit management 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 429
NY 421
FL 317
PA 316
TX 277
NJ 229
GA 210
MA 185
VA 153
MD 149
IL 149
OH 143
NC 131
MI 107
SC 94
TN 91
CT 89
MO 73
IN 68
AL 65

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Dealing with your lender or servicer 827
Struggling to repay your loan 820
Dealing with my lender or servicer 498
Incorrect information on your report 491
Improper use of your report 354
Can't repay my loan 343
Getting a loan 199
Repaying your loan 172
Communication tactics 142
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 124
Attempts to collect debt not owed 98
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 88
Managing an account 49
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 43
Problems when you are unable to pay 36
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 30
False statements or representation 30
Written notification about debt 29
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 22
Closing an account 15

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 86 100%
2013 158 99.4%
2014 254 100%
2015 244 100%
2016 267 100%
2017 367 99.7%
2018 199 100%
2019 201 100%
2020 187 100%
2021 277 100%
2022 383 100%
2023 397 99.7%
2024 524 99.6%
2025 753 100%
2026 251 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About SLM CORPORATION

SLM CORPORATION has accumulated 4,548 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 57 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 1,459 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-04-06, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, SLM CORPORATION reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 83.7% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 14.7% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 3.1% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Student loan", and the single most common underlying issue is "Dealing with your lender or servicer".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating SLM CORPORATION: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does SLM CORPORATION have?

SLM CORPORATION has received 4,548 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does SLM CORPORATION respond to complaints on time?

SLM CORPORATION has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about SLM CORPORATION?

The most common issue reported against SLM CORPORATION is "Dealing with your lender or servicer" in the "Student loan" product category.

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