UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 18, 2011
SLM Funding LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 333-166301 | | 04-3480392 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2001 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, Virginia | | 20191 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 703 984-5858
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
SLM Student Loan Trust 2011-3
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 333-166301-04 | | 04-3480392 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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c/o The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association 10161 Centurion Parkway Jacksonville, Florida | | 32256 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 703 984-5858
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
In connection with the closing of SLM Student Loan Trust 2011-3, certain opinions of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP relating to various tax matters and to the legality of the Notes are attached.
| | 8.1 | Opinion of Shearman & Sterling LLP. |
| | 8.2 | Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the issuing entity has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | By: SLM FUNDING LLC |
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| Dated: November 18, 2011 | | By: | | /s/ MARK D. REIN |
| | Name: Mark D. Rein |
| | Title: Vice President |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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| 8.1 | | Opinion of Shearman & Sterling LLP dated November 18, 2011 with respect to tax matters. |
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| 8.2 | | Opinion of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP dated November 18, 2011 with respect to legality. |
