The event will feature workshops on the following topics:

SAT and SAT II Preparation
Undocumented Students
Learning Disabilities
Student Loan and Financial Aid Options

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Media will have an opportunity to see some 250 high school
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PLUS Loans are the lowest-cost way for parents to finance their child's
education. to 2 p.

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"Most families will qualify for PLUS Loans, and
everyone gets the same low interest rate regardless of their credit history. Students and their families should ask their campus bursar or
financial aid office for more information.

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WHAT: Students and parents from Foshay Learning Center will come
together for information sessions and workshops regarding
post-secondary educational and career opportunities for
students.

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A Spanish-English translator will be on
hand and parents will provided with translation headsets to
guide them throughout the morning information sessions.m.
9 a.

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The Federal Stafford Loan is the most common type of
education loan for undergraduate and graduate borrowers."
PLUS Loans are not based on income or assets and do not require
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Lastly, many schools offer families the opportunity to make monthly
tuition payments over the course of the school year, an interest-free
alternative to a large, one-time payment due at bill time.

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However, students are
limited by what they can borrow.

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One option to help bridge the financial aid gap is a Federal PLUS Loan.

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WHEN: Saturday , April 16, 2005, 9 a.

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Interest
rates and fees are based on credit history; the better the student's or co-
signer's credit, the lower the interest rates and fees.

The event is sponsored by The Riordan Programs at UCLA
Anderson School of Management and was organized by members of
its Fellows Program to provide career and higher education
opportunities to members of one of Los Angeles'
underrepresented communities.

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"Finding last-minute money to pay for college is doable, and parents don't
have to take a second job or another mortgage on their home to accomplish it,"
said Holler.
For more information on last-minute college financing options, visit
http://www.
Los Angeles, CA 90018

BACKGROUND:

The Riordan Programs, founded by businessman and former Los
Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan and UCLA Anderson Professor
William Ouchi, foster diversity in the business community .

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Parents may use PLUS Loans to borrow as they need, including money
for tuition, room, board, books , supplies even travel, to cover the cost of
attendance at their child's college of choice.

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Filling the Need Gap: Last-Minute College Financing Options Are Still Available

When financial
aid is not enough to cover the cost of college and the start date of school is
nearing, more families are turning to alternative financing options.com/Signature.

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ADVISORY.

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- Workshops, Information Booths

WHERE: Foshay Learning Center
3751 South Harvard Blvd.

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"Parents can borrow for college, but they cannot borrow to pay for their
retirement," explains Holler. Students and families
can learn more about the Signature Student Loan and use Sallie Mae's online
pre-approval feature to receive credit results by logging onto
http://www.

ADVISORY/The Riordan Programs at UCLA Anderson School of Management to Host Academic/Career Day at Foshay Learning Center

The
information booths , which will be set up outside on the Foshay
campus, will also provide nice photo opportunities of students
and parents making the rounds with various colleges and
universities as they seek to plan their futures.

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Families should first consider funding options that do not need to be
repaid, such as scholarships and grants , said Martha Holler, spokesperson for
Sallie Mae, the nation's No.com, where students and families will find a number
of resources on planning and paying for higher education.. Some employers,
including MWH Global, Citibank and Los Angeles World Airports,
will be on hand to discuss career opportunities in corporate
America.

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Once those options
have been exhausted , they may consider an education loan to cover their
education expenses. Moreover, parents can take up to 10 years to repay the loan using
a wide variety of repayment options, from delaying repayment for up to five
years while their child is in school or once their child leaves school. For a small fee,
families can reduce the amount they need to borrow to cover the cost of
college. Nearly 20 colleges and universities will be on hand
to discuss admissions processes and other pertinent
information about their academic institutions. to noon - Information Sessions
Noon to 2 p.

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Another last-minute financing option for students is a private education
loan , such as a Sallie Mae Signature Student Loan.

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RESTON, Va.newscom. The Signature Student Loan
is a private education loan for undergraduate, graduate and health profession
students attending four -or-five-year schools at least half time.

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Sallie
Mae offers free, no obligation credit decisions regarding PLUS loans when
parents visit http://www.parentanswer.

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, After the initial euphoria of college
acceptance passes, reality sets in: Someone has to pay for it. The
program encourages and prepares high school and college
students and young professionals from diverse and sometimes
disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education and
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