PHILADELPHIA, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- What child doesn't dream big when
asked what he or she wants to be as a grownup? As they grow older, however,
they face multiple obstacles on the road to success. Not least of these is
the rising cost of education.
A survey conducted by the Higher Education Funding Network (HEFN), a
public service initiative created and supported by American Education Services
(AES) found that an overwhelming percentage of college administrators believe
there is a growing college cost crisis in the United States and that parents
and students aren't nearly as well informed as they should be.
"There are billions of dollars in free money available to students
pursuing higher education," said Dick Willey, AES President and CEO. "Parents
and students simply need better access to information about how to qualify for
these funds. It is equally important to educate our future leaders about loan
repayment and how to successfully manage their finances."
Experts at AES provide information and guidance to students as young as
middle-schoolers and remain a valuable resource through college and into loan
repayment. They stress to parents and students alike that a savings shortfall
is no need to panic. The AES website (http://www.aesSuccess.org) provides tools to
uncover "free money" and financial advice including available scholarships and
grants and tips on choosing the right loan.
After college, many students face years of loan repayment. AES can help
here too. YouCanDealWithIt.com is a public service initiative created to
educate college students and recent graduates about smart money management and
the importance of diligent loan repayment. YouCanDealWithIt.com provides tips
on how to repay loans more quickly. Online tools include:
-- Interactive calculators which demonstrate how students can chip away
at loans by making payments during their six-month grace period;
-- A link to the exclusive AES Upromise program which enables students
with AES-serviced student loans to pay down loans by purchasing
everyday items
-- Budget worksheets, savings calculators and other resources to manage
finances
With more than $100 billion in government aid available, all qualified
students can attend college. Parents, who feel they haven't saved enough, and
students, who cringe when the subject of tuition is raised, should not fear.
With the help of AES, the dream of going to college and developing a secure
financial future can be a reality for everyone.
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Richard E. Willey
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SOURCE American Education Services
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Related links:
http://YouCanDealWithIt.com
CONTACT:
Sharon Miesmer, +1-215-790-7867, for American
Education Services
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