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BOSTON ----Apply for college
financial aid--even if think you won't qualify, says Chuck Hughes,
author of What It Really Takes to Get into the Ivy League and Other
Highly Selective Colleges (McGraw-Hill ) and co-president of the
Web-based admissions counseling firm Road to College.

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Do not wait until you've filed your 2004 income tax return to
submit the FAFSA.

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The Sallie Mae Fund Donates $500,000 to
Establish Conference Endowment Fund

PHILADELPHIA, Congressman Chaka Fattah and lead
sponsor, The Sallie Mae Fund, today opened the annual Fattah Conference on
Higher Education."
In addition to the workshops sponsored by The Sallie Mae Fund and panel
discussions throughout the weekend, high schoolers will hear about real life
education experiences from students currently enrolled in graduate programs. Jesse L.

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Over the last 20 years, college tuition has soared 267 percent , yet the
amount of federal financial aid available per student has remained flat for
more than a decade. non-profit organization, with a mission to
promote an educated citizenry worldwide, pioneered the credit-based loan
industry by creating the very first nationwide privately-funded loan program . Advanced degrees, beyond the four-year degree level, are
becoming the "universal passport" across the globe and a crucial element for
business and academic success.
"If we are not preparing the next generation of leaders with the knowledge
to compete on an academic level with young people in Japan, India or Europe,
than as a nation, we are not serious about maintaining our economic and
creative edge around the world," said Congressman Fattah founder of the
conference. Ask.com
Road To College is a premier Web-based college consulting service
offering personalized college preparation solutions to students and
parents with the goal of providing parents and students access to
affordable college counseling services.

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, a Washington, D. The conference has helped
more than 10,000 minorities attain graduate degrees in its 19-year history.

Apply for College Financial Aid Even If You Don't Think You Qualify Says Chuck Hughes Author of Book on Ivy League Admissions Secrets

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For more information, visit http://www.com.
Founded in 1987 to help students who are attending Pennsylvania state
institutions prepare for college, the conference focuses on academics,
admissions and financial aid. Families can visit
http://www.
Apply between January 1 and Feb. http://www.

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Congressman Chaka Fattah and The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable
organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, recognize that a successful Pennsylvania
economy depends on a highly trained and educated workforce.org for more information.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required
not only for need-based aid but all student financial aid from the
feds, including the Pell Grant, Perkins Loan , Stafford Loan and
on-campus work-study programs, says Steve Pemberton, co-president of
the firm .

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student loan program,
has released Demystifying Financial Aid: How it Works and How to Get Enough , a
user-friendly toolkit that can be downloaded at http://www. to offer unsecured private
loan programs to fund higher education.
Stay in"form"ed. Many colleges and universities ask families to
complete the College Scholarship Service/Profile as a first
document.

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New Guide Provides Roadmap on How to Pay for College One of Life's Biggest Challenges

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Loan to Learn (TM) was created by EduCap Inc. Loan to Learn(TM) is committed to
providing loan programs that work with the financial rhythms of each family
and cover the complete cost of a college education. Other documents may be needed to accompany
the FAFSA.

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"The Sallie Mae Fund is committed to increasing access to higher
education," said Susan Corsini, vice chair of The Sallie Mae Fund .

The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae,
achieves its mission -- to increase access to a postsecondary education for
America's students -- by supporting programs and initiatives that help open
doors to higher education, prepare families for their investment , and bridge
the gap when no one else can.

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The 35-page guide contains comprehensive information on secondary
education financing opportunities, including:

* Private student loans
* Federal student loans
* Financial aid forms and application processes
* Other loan options
* Financial aid planning timelines

The Loan to Learn(TM) Web site also offers a financial aid primer, online
applications for a variety of student loans, and tools to help students
calculate the costs of various colleges and universities.

Congressman Chaka Fattah Celebrates 19th Annual Conference on Higher Education

As conference sponsor, The Sallie Mae Fund will conduct six of it popular
free Paying for College workshops for the more than 800 Philadelphia public
high school students attending the conference.
Keynote speakers attending the Annual Fattah Conference over the past 19-
years have included: noted civil rights leaders, Rev. Jackson,
renowned brain surgeon, Dr. For more information visit
http://www.

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Reynolds, Chairman + CEO of EduCap.
The Fund will also host Paying for College workshops on Feb.salliemaefund.salliemaefund.

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loantolearn. In order to pay for tuition, which is rising at four
times the rate of inflation, students and families need to be aware of all
available financing options.
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The global
economy, with no physical borders, depends increasingly on professionals with
advanced degrees.ed.roadtocollege .

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"We hope
that our grant to start an endowment fund for the conference will secure
college opportunities for many more Philadelphia students in the years ahead.

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C. Workshops for Philadelphia high school seniors
as well as speakers further help to motivate and prepare attendees.

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"Finding the right financial aid among the sea of options is intimidating
and frustrating," said Catherine B.loantolearn.fafsa.

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"College can be expensive, but the average return on investment for a
college degree is 20 times the cost of the education," said Reynolds . Many colleges and state financial-aid
programs set an earlier deadline.

To arrange an interview or a bylined article with author Chuck
Hughes and/or RTC's Steve Pemberton, contact Ken Lizotte, emerson
consulting group, 978-371-0442 or ken@thoughtleading.

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Help is here.
"Careful planning and the right financial aid can give all students the
opportunity to succeed in higher education without having to worry about
limited funds.

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www. The online FAFSA is
processed sooner than the paper form and is more accurate
because it built -in error-checking.

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WASHINGTON, Millions of students and their
parents will soon confront one of life's biggest challenges -- how to pay for
college. The Congressman stressed that a workforce with college graduates
from all ethnic groups is vital to the success of a creative and dynamic
economy .

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com. "We
wrote this handbook so students and parents can find the option -- or menu of
options -- that best fits their individual situations.

Founded in 1987 to help students who are attending Pennsylvania state
institutions prepare for college, the Fattah Conference on Higher Education
focuses on academics, admissions and financial aid.gov. 15, even though the federal
deadline is June 30. Read the college's
financial-aid literature and research state deadlines early
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Celebrating the 19th year of the conference and the eighth
year of their sponsorship, The Sallie Mae Fund today also announced a $500,000
grant to start an endowment fund to ensure that the conference continues for
years to come.
This regional informational and scholarship conference has helped more
than 10,000 minorities attain graduate degrees in its 19-year history.

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has disbursed billions of dollars in education loans to students
and their families since its founding nearly 20 years ago.

Benjamin Carson, and a host of prominent
individuals from across the country .

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