Wor-Wic Community College Chooses Computing Options Regent 4 Financial Aid Management System

This is an announcement of Wor-Wic Community College, a Computing Options client for over 15 years, purchasing Computing Options' upgraded web-based administrative software. Wor-Wic will be using the software to manage all aspect of its student registration systema and the student financial aid management office.

Frederick, MD (PRWEB) July 2, 2005 -- Computing Options, with over 25 years of leadership providing application-specific software solutions for higher education, today announced that Wor-Wic Community College on Marylands Lower Eastern Shore has purchased the Computing Options Regent 4 Financial Aid Management System (FAM). The fully Web-based software is designed to administer every aspect of an institution of higher educations student financial aid process.

Preparing our students for the next step in their future has always been our major focus here. It is therefore, our responsibility to see that we provide affordable, quality education with the support of our highly dedicated Financial Aid Department," said Deborah Jenkins, Director of Financial Aid at Wor-Wic. The Regent 4 FAM system that Computing Options provides will make it possible for our goals to be reached and insure efficiency in our Financial Aid office."

The Regent 4 Financial Aid Management System is web-based, uses open-standards architecture, and can be deployed as a stand-alone system or integrated with most ERP administrative systems. Regent 4 is platform independent (Windows, Linux, HP-UX), works with Oracle or MS-SQL databases, and is easy to learn and use.

Regent 4 Financial Aid Management System delivers a comprehensive feature set, including:
- Common Origination and Disbursement for Pell
- XML Compliant Direct Lending Compliance
- CommonLine Compliant FFELP Processing
- Work Study Processing and Monitoring
- Automated Award Packaging and Adjustments
- Automated Document Tracking and Letter Generation
- Academic Progress Monitoring
- Title IV Refund Calculations
- Student Self Service
- Extensive, Customizable Reporting

Here at Wor-Wic, we are always looking for new opportunities to facilitate our growth, specifically through cost-effective technology that will help meet the ever-changing needs of our students," said Dave Hart, Director of Computer Services. One of our desires is to offer online registration and self-service options that are easy to use by both students and faculty. The implementation of the Web-based Regent 4 system will make this desire a reality for us through easy integration."

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The Regent 4 Financial Aid Management System is one component of Computing Options suite of ERP modules designed to help educational institutions increase productivity, reduce costs, and effectively comply with regulatory mandates.

About Wor-Wic Community College
Wor-Wic Community College, founded in 1975, is a state-approved two-year college accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Wor-Wic strives to meet the educational needs of the 10,000 students who enroll each year. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, and other various locations throughout Marylands Lower Eastern Shore, Wor-Wic is known for providing quality postsecondary education opportunities to area residents at a reasonable cost. Wor-Wic offers the first two years of a baccalaureate degree for those who want to transfer to a four-year college or university, as well as occupational programs for those who want to enter the work force immediately after two years of college or those who are employed and want to upgrade their skills. Web site: http://www.worwic.edu.

About Computing Options
Computing Options is the category-leading provider of Financial Aid Management Software for higher education institutions. Founded in 1979 and based in Frederick, Maryland, Computing Options provides a complete suite of enterprise software products that includes a Student Information System, HR/Payroll, Financial Management, and our flagship product Financial Aid Management for higher education institutions.

Computing Options is headquartered at: 4650 Wedgewood Blvd., Suite 104, Frederick, MD 21703. Telephone: (800) 639-0927. Web site: www.computingoptions.com. For more information, contact Bryan Chaney, Vice President of Sales at 240-215-6125.

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