Education Dept. Endorses Sallie Mae's Ties to USA Funds but Asks More QuestionsWashington The Education Department, after an internal review, has upheld its December 2004 decision to permit a contractual arrangement between Sallie Mae, the nation's largest student-loan company, and USA Funds, the nation's largest guarantee agency. "We... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |