About WIREDSCHOLAR

WIREDSCHOLAR^SM is Sallie Mae's new Internet destination that provides superior content and functionality, and a wide array of solutions for planning and paying for college. WIREDSCHOLAR guides users through the entire process - from early planning and estimating, to applying for federal and private loans online. Reflecting Sallie Mae's unique position as a trusted institution in the student loan industry, WIREDSCHOLAR is designed to be the reliable, objective resource for anyone interested in a higher education.

While WIREDSCHOLAR has the tools necessary for students and parents to plan for all aspects of higher education, we are committed to being the most comprehensive paying for college site on the Internet.

• Preparing Helps students begin thinking about what they want to do past high school.
• Selecting Provides the important information students and parents need to choose a college (e.g. size, location, programs offered, cost, etc.).
• Applying Assists students with the application process.
• Paying Provides an overview of the costs associated with attending college.
• Deciding Helps students understand and evaluate their acceptance and award letters.
• Financing Walks students and parents through the loan process by educating them about their options, and informing them of required steps.

Other Key Features

• Important Reminders
  "Checklists" help you remember important dates and deadlines.

• Easy-to-Navigate Format
  Tabular design helps users quickly find the information they need most. Individual tabs rotate as seasonal home pages to bring timely information to the forefront.

• Why Register?
  Because it makes your experience at WIREDSCHOLAR that much easier -- you won't have to retype data you've already saved or recalculate results, because they're stored too. AND, when you register, you become eligible for a $1,000 scholarship given away every month. Don't worry about being spammed! WIREDSCHOLAR does not sell names or email addresses of registered users.

• Quick Tools
  Estimate college costs or prepare a monthly budget. Seven valuable calculators are at your fingertips.