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Sallie Mae: The First Step to Finding the Money You Need for College

Date and Time

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
45-minute webinar followed
by a 15-minute Q&A session

Location

Webinar

Topics Covered

• FAFSA Key Tips

• Getting Started

• Dependency Determination

• Reporting Assets"

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be challenging to navigate for students starting their college application journey. Join SAFE Credit Union's Financial Wellness team in partnership with professional experts from Sallie Mae as we “decode” the FAFSA, navigate program updates, and share free tools and resources to better help YOU capitalize on these student aid opportunities.

About The Speakers

Eli Lopez
Community Development Specialist, SAFE Credit Union

Dedicated to community impact, Eli Lopez serves as a Community Development Specialist at SAFE Credit Union. In his career, he has supported businesses and individuals in their personal & professional growth. He is a graduate from University of Texas at Dallas with a Master’s Degree in Leadership & Organizational Development, Eli is also a credentialed coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

In his free time, he enjoys practicing and teaching martial arts, attending educational events and traveling.

Jeff Lackey
Director of Relationship Management, Sallie Mae

Jeff has brought to Sallie Mae several years’ experience in the higher education industry, as well as significant experience in other highly competitive industries. Most recently Jeff was the Director of Financial Aid at Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington and is involved with the Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA) Student Budget Committee and California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) Graduate committee.

In his role at Sallie Mae, Jeff is a Director of Relationship Management and oversees school and community relationships throughout WASFAA and RMASFAA regions, working with college, university and high school clients as well as directly with students to empower confidence in their educational journey.

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