Sallie Mae Fund / Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) - Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

Official rules for the 2026-2027 Sallie Mae Fund / Thurgood Marshall College Fund Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students.

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Deadline07/17/2026

Award amountUp to $10,000.00 each

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Cosigner Release: Apply to Release Your Student Loan Cosigner

Information on how borrowers can apply to release their cosigner from student loans after graduation, meeting credit requirements, and making specific payments.

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Eligibility

Must be old enough to enter a legally binding contract.; Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.; Must be current on all Sallie Mae loans.; Must not have been 30+ days past due in the last 12 months.; Must have had no student loan in hardship forbearance or modified repayment for 12 months prior.

Requirements

Provide proof of graduation or certificate program completion.; Provide proof of income.; Demonstrate satisfactory payment history.; Pre-pay 12 principal and interest payments or make 12 on-time payments.; Pass a credit review with no bankruptcy, foreclosure, default, or 90-day delinquencies in 24 months.

Application materials

Signed and fully completed Cosigner Release Application.; Proof of graduation or completion.; Proof of income.

How to apply

Download and print the Cosigner Release Application.; Review eligibility requirements on page 2 of the application packet.; Complete and sign the application.; Upload application and documentation via online account at salliemae.com.; Navigate to Forms page, then Secure Document Upload, select Cosigner Release.

Documents

Cosigner Release Application

Contact

833-618-0662

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