Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST

Join us for an insightful session where we will share tips to help protect your institution from deceptive practices in the student loan process. This presentation will explore the evolving tactics used by fraudsters to exploit the student loan system and the risks they pose for institutions and lenders alike. This session will highlight strategies for fraud prevention and steps to take if you suspect fraud. 

Presented by: Eduardo Gonzalez, Jr., Assistant Region Head, East Region, Sallie Mae

Ed Gonzalez has over 25 years’ experience in higher education student finance. He has held various positions in the industry, such as Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Drew University (NJ); and Account Manager with the NJ Higher Education Assistance Authority (NJHESAA). For the past 20 years, Ed has worked for Sallie Mae in various sales and sales management positions and is currently Assistant Region Head of the Sallie Mae East Region, where he supervises a team of relationship managers who support the colleges, universities, high schools, and lender affiliates within the region.
Ed is an active member of various local and national financial aid & admissions associations and is a frequent speaker & presenter on various planning and paying for college topics. Ed holds a B.A., Economics from Seton Hall University, and resides in northern NJ with his wife and two daughters and is an avid fan of the NY Mets, NY Knicks, and Miami Dolphins!

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