Sallie Mae and late fees

[tylerandgraciesmom]

Hi guys, I have a quick question about my husband's student loans. The bulk of his loans are consolidated, and we pay a monthly payment on them. They are in good standing.

 

The other two are smaller and very past due. We are paying off the entire balance of those this week. My question is, there are $675 of late fees included in the balance of those. Is there any way to negotiate some of the late fees off? When he called Sallie Mae to get his 10 day payoff amount the guy told him that Sallie Mae never removes late fees unless it was a mistake. Is this true? Thanks in advance for any advice or experience.

[TxQuiltGirl]

SM will not remove the late fees.

[tylerandgraciesmom]

Thanks for the quick response. $675 is a lot of money for late fees, but at least this loan will be gone!