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Defined Contribution Plans | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] |
Defined Contribution Plans | Defined Contribution Plans We participate in a defined contribution plan which is intended to qualify under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Sallie Mae 401(k) Savings Plan covers substantially all employees. After six months of service, effective January 2013, and after one year of service prior to that time, up to 3 percent of contributions are matched 100 percent with the next 2 percent matched at 50 percent for eligible employees. After one month of service, eligible employees receive a 1 percent core employer contribution. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we contributed $3.8 million, $3.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, to this plan.

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