FinCEN has honoredSloan with the creation of the James F. Sloan Award for Partnering. In addition, the United States Coast Guard Intelligence Specialist A School named their award for top academic performance in his honor.
In recognition of FinCEN's tribute to Sloan, they created the James F. Sloan Award for Collaboration. Additionally, the United States Coast Guard Intelligence Specialist A School established an award in his name for top academic performance.