"Each year, we give scholarships to several deserving Arizona students , as
well as a cash award to recognize a distinguished Arizona high school
counselor," said Rich Nickel, president, Southwest Student Services
Corporation.

* Amber Spears, a senior at Mountain View High School and a resident of
Tucson, received a $500 scholarship for nominating Hemingway.5 million personal,
business, corporate and institutional clients with banking, lending , investing
and financial management solutions.

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The FWA serves more than 1,100 members
through leadership experience, programs that enhance their knowledge
and skills, and a widened professional network.com.

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Youth will have the opportunity to use any one of the 13 workstations
on board to apply online for grants, colleges, vocational schools and more."
Chafee ETV grants are available to foster youth and provide up to $5,000
per student for college or vocational training expenses, such as tuition,
books, clothing, transportation, computers and room and board. Harris Nesbitt is part of Harris, an integrated
financial services organization providing more than 1.

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The company is among the top 30 originators of federal student loans, issuing
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In addition, it also
works to encourage future generations to seek career opportunities in
business and finance through its nationally acclaimed scholarship,
mentoring, and training programs.

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Southwest is committed to helping families and students throughout
Arizona and across the nation by providing education resources and financing
that help make going to college a reality.

Community College Scholarships - - Four renewable $500 scholarships were
awarded to Arizona high school seniors with strong service and academic
backgrounds.

About Southwest Student Services Corporation
Southwest Student Services Corporation serves schools and borrowers at
every education level that seek financial aid counseling, student loan
funding, loan origination, loan consolidation, and life-of-the-loan servicing.
The eBus is a 40-foot retrofitted computer lab, equipped with two-way
Internet connectivity via satellite.yai.org

- The Financial Women's Association (FWA)
Established in 1956, FWA is the leading professional organization for
women in financial services. The proceeds from Equity through
Education will be used to establish the Harris Nesbitt College
Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students. Harris Nesbitt is a member of
BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO).

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* Dalia Escalera, of Westwood High School and a resident of Mesa, plans to
attend Mesa Community College.

The Anne Lindeman Memorial Scholarship -- Three , $1,000 scholarships were
awarded to undergraduate seniors pursuing a course of study in education ,
social sciences or health sciences.8 billion in student loans annually, and it is the nation's ninth
largest holder of federal student loans with a portfolio of more than $5
billion., As part of its Foster Care
Awareness Month activities, the California Department of Social Services
(CDSS ), in partnership with the California Community College Foundation, today
unveiled the Chafee Educational Training Voucher (ETV) eBus that will provide
educational, financial and community resources to foster youth in a more
personalized format. For more information, please visit
http://www.

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* Heather Hall, a resident of Glendale and a junior at Arizona State
University-West studying special education. "All youth served by the eBus will
receive useful materials to aid them in their academic or professional
careers.

Harris Nesbitt Donates All Equity Trading Commissions Today

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Lindeman also served as a Southwest board member. In 23 years of service,
Southwest has helped more than 1 million people reach their educational goals.

Department of Social Services Unveils eBus to Assist Foster Youth in Accessing Higher Education

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All funds donated by
Equity through Education will be used to finance its various
educational programs.
"Thanks to Harris Nesbitt and the Equity in Education Program, we will be able
to enhance these activities and work with more students as they prepare for
careers in business.

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* Lauren Nicole Hopper, of Hamilton High School and a resident of
Chandler, plans to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

The three charities Harris Nesbitt's Equity through Education program is
supporting are:

- The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Founded in 1973 by Rachel Robinson, the Jackie Robinson Foundation is
a public, not-for-profit, national organization that awards four-year
college scholarships to academically gifted students of color with
financial needs, enabling them to attend the college or university of
their choice.

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Over the
last decade , Arizona residents have received nearly $200,000 in scholarships
from Southwest.
"This is an exciting project that combines technology and educational
resources to deliver improved outcomes for some of our most vulnerable youth
aging out of the foster care system," said Dennis Boyle, director of CDSS. In order to
qualify, applicants must have been in foster care between their 16th and 18th
birthdays and must be at least a part-time student with satisfactory academic
progress.

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SLM Corporation and its
subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.
Also, bilingual resource materials and Spanish-speaking staff are available.org

"The Financial Women's Association , through its nonprofit Educational
Fund, sponsors scholarships, mentoring programs, and internships ," said
Kelly Mathieson, FWA President and a Managing Director at JP Morgan Invest.

Harris Nesbitt is an investment and corporate bank offering clients
access to a full range of products and services including investment and
corporate banking, treasury services, market risk management, institutional
investing and research.

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, has awarded scholarships totaling $14,000 to eight high school
seniors and college students from across the state.

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These scholarships memorialize the
philosophy and accomplishments of Anne Lindeman, the former executive director
of the Governor's Council on Aging, and a former Arizona state legislator who
fought to improve education as well as the quality of life for seniors."
Harris Nesbitt has a proud tradition of helping local communities,
donating more than $3 million in trading commissions beginning in 2000.

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* Darla Cocio, a resident of Tucson and a senior at the University of
Arizona studying secondary education."
Clea Owens, eBus program coordinator and a former foster youth herself who
is studying for her master's degree, will conduct workshops and offer
counseling aboard the eBus that will facilitate outreach activities at
educational institutions, community and faith-based organizations and job
sites.org

- YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network
A nationally acclaimed leader in the provision of services, education
and training in the field of developmental and learning disabilities,
YAI currently supports more than 20 ,000 people with disabilities
through more than 400 community-based programs.fwa.

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* Joel Alexis Greer, of Douglas High School and a resident of Douglas,
plans to attend Pima Community College.
"The eBus makes it possible to deliver enhanced online access to
educational, job search and mentoring resources directly to foster youth in
their local community," said Owens.

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Between now and February 2006, the eBus
will travel statewide, stopping at designated locations to provide resource
assistance to foster youth pursuing post-secondary education with the aid of
Chafee ETV grants.

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Eight Arizona Students and One High School Counselor Receive Scholarships and Cash Awards from Southwest Student Services Corporation During National Scholarsh

, To celebrate the accomplishments
and dreams of students in Arizona, Southwest Student Services Corporation
(Southwest), a nationally recognized higher education lender headquartered in
Gilbert, Ariz.

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Her hard work and dedication , demonstrated through
innovation, leadership and mentoring skills, helped students realize their
full career and education potential. This year's recipients
include:

* Shanon Bjerke , a resident of Tucson and a senior at the University of
Arizona studying nursing.

Southwest also funds a number of additional annual scholarships for
students in partnership with Arizona's public universities and high schools. investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX:
BMO), will launch its first Equity through Education trading day, a new
charitable program designed to raise money for students who demonstrate
academic promise but lack the support and means to pursue opportunities that
can only be achieved through education.
Specifically , all of the institutional equity trading commissions earned
today by Harris Nesbitt across the United States will go directly to three
important organizations dedicated to giving bright and deserving individuals
the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

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Recipients Include Students from Chandler, Douglas,
Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson

GILBERT , Ariz. "We award these scholarships to recognize the achievements of
the recipients and to help students pursue their dreams of receiving a college
education."
Southwest is pleased to announce its 2005 scholarship and award
recipients:

Southwest's High School Counselor of the Year Award -- Hollis Hemingway, a
counselor at Mountain View High School in Tucson, received a $500 cash prize
and an award plaque after being named Southwest's 2005 Arizona High School
Counselor of the Year.

* Ashley Calderon, of Alhambra High School and a resident of Phoenix,
plans to attend Glendale Community College. SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM) is the
nation's leading provider of education funding, managing nearly $112 billion
in student loans for 8 million borrowers .
"Our new eBus fills a critical need in helping to motivate and support foster
youth as they prepare for independence and a successful future.S.
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Southwest is known nationally for providing innovative, money-saving
benefits and exceeding customer expectations.
"Our goal is to help those who just need a chance and I want to thank
those who are joining us today in making a difference together," said Manny
Gerard, Vice Chair, Harris Nesbitt.
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The awards are part of Southwest's commitment to providing students with
scholarships to help offset the cost of attending college, and to reward
students for their outstanding academic and community performance.jackierobinson.

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Southwest Student Services Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLM
Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae. Retrofitted Bus Provides Online Educational and Job Training Services

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