RESTON, Va., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiredscholar.com, the premier online
resource for "going-to-college" information, has once again been named a
Forbes Favorite in the college-planning category of Forbes.com's "Best of the
Web." Launched in spring 2000, wiredscholar.com also was honored in the
publication's September 2000, February 2001 and May 2001 "Best of the Web"
issues. Forbes published the following review of the site in its winter 2001
issue:
"This is your first stop for college planning, whether your kid is in
diapers or starting to drive. Learn what costs to expect (like lab fees) after
tuition, books and housing, then use the calculators to assess affordability
or plan for multiple children. Explore saving options, from state-sponsored
529 plans to education IRAs. Research more than 600,000 sources of financial
aid, over $1 billion in scholarships, as well as grants, work study and loans.
An award analyzer helps you determine how much you'll need to pay on top of
financial aid."
"We are proud that Wiredscholar.com has once again been recognized as the
leading college-planning resource on the Web," said Mark Overend, senior vice
president of e-commerce for Sallie Mae. "The site's success in just 18 months
proves that it is an objective, comprehensive tool for students, parents and
guidance professionals that is beginning to revolutionize the way individuals
get their information on college preparation and financing."
Wiredscholar.com is the foremost online resource for "going-to-college"
information for students, parents and guidance professionals. Launched in
spring 2000, the site is the most comprehensive and objective resource on the
Web for information and interactive tools to assist with college preparation,
evaluation, selection, application and financing, all in one online location.
The site is a four-time "Forbes Favorite" in the college-planning category in
Forbes.com's "Best of the Web." Wiredscholar.com is an independent brand of
Sallie Mae, the nation's largest source of education funding, which extends
the company's commitment to helping students achieve a higher education. For
more information, visit http://www.wiredscholar.com .
USA Education, Inc. and its subsidiaries, other than the Student Loan
Marketing Association, are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States.
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Erin Love, +1-703-810-7136, or
erin.b.love@slma.com, for Wiredscholar.com
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