ACFS Announces Four $5,000 Scholarship Recipients

"Although ACFS specializes in making higher education affordable, making education more accessible will continue to be a priority," stated Janel Landis, an ACFS Marketing Executive.

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2005 -- American Collegiate Financial Services (ACFS) announced today its four Freedom from Student Loans scholarship recipients. One winner was selected from four categories: Undergrad, Graduate, Doctorate and Parent.

All scholarship funds are paid directly to the accredited college or university-in the amount of $5,000-for tuition and related expenses.

With thousands of applicants, choosing only four winners was a difficult task," stated Janel Landis, an ACFS Marketing Executive. Although ACFS specializes in making higher education affordable, making education more accessible will continue to be a priority."

ACFS would like to congratulate its four winners: Erin Holmes (Undergraduate recipient), Michael Gerenser (Graduate recipient), Kendra Dawson (Doctorate recipient) and Jose Herrera (Parent recipient). Winners were selected based on the creativity and originality of their essay, answering the question Student Loans: Friend or Foe?"

We designed the Freedom from Student Loans scholarship campaign as a way to create relief for students who rely heavily on student loans," stated Landis. It is very rewarding to contribute to four candidates higher education, while reducing the burden they feel from student loan debt."

To view the winning essays, you may visit www.OneStudentLoan.com.

For more information, or a sample copy, please contact:
Casey Jennings
American Collegiate Financial Services
(800) 818-5077 ext. 1007
(727) 644-7659

About ACFS
ACFS is set to become the nations leader in providing financial assistance to student loan borrowers. Its purpose is to educate students and parents regarding student loan debt. Since its inception in 2002, ACFS has assisted thousands of borrowers in the management and consolidation of over $1 billion in student loans. ACFS makes higher education more affordable through an innovative loan product and superior customer service. ACFS, based in St. Petersburg, FL, offers the nations best student loan advice at 800.818.5077. For more information on ACFS, visit www.OneStudentLoan.com.

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