Since 1982, Nellie Mae has focused exclusively on providing education financing for undergraduate and graduate students and families.

Programs include Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation loans, as well as private loans. Online services at www.nelliemae.com include loan pre-approval, a loan information center, and debt-management tools to help students before, during, and after college.

Located in Braintree, Mass., Nellie Mae is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLM Corporation.