Hans Zeigler Named SmartCFO

Regent’s CFO selected as one of twelve top CFO’s in the Greater Baltimore area

Frederick, MD, April 20, 2009 - Regent Education, the leading provider of financial aid management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for higher education institutions, today announced that Hans Zeigler, its Chief Financial Officer, was named SmartCFO by SmartCEO Magazine.

SmartCEO honored the top CFOs in Greater Baltimore whose companies are prospering, in part, because of the innovative projects and processes the CFOs have implemented during their tenure. A wide range of industries were represented, including: retail, construction, education, architecture, and technology. Each winner was asked a variety of questions relating to their work and company.

"Hans is extremely deserving of the title of SmartCFO. He is my right hand in the everyday running of the company,” said Michael Ratti, Regent’s CEO. “His ability to steer me in the right direction for what is best for the shareholders and Regent as a whole is critical and allows me to focus on what needs to be done for Regent.”

According to SmartCEO Magazine, “The role of a successful chief financial officer goes far beyond finance and numbers. While finance is the main area a CFO oversees, the CFOs profiled…are effective managers, visionaries and trusted advisors to the CEO and executive management team.”

When asked by SmartCEO Magazine about his proudest moment as Regent’s CFO, Hans responded, “In September of 2008, Regent Education closed on a round of venture capital funding that is enabling the company to finish our mission of becoming the uncontested category leader in financial aid management solutions for higher education. In a year where the economy was faltering and funding sources were tightening dramatically, we were able to convey the strength and conviction of our management team, the unparalleled innovation of our product, and the integrity of our overall business strategy. I am particularly proud of this fund raising accomplishment and look forward to helping our team finish our mission.”

To read Hans’ entire SmartCFO profile visit: http://www.smartceo.com/issues/current/Baltimore.

About Regent

Named Firm of the Year by the Tech Council of Maryland and a 2008 and 2009 CODiE Award Finalist for Best Postsecondary Enterprise Solution, Regent is a leading Software-as-a-Service provider of financial aid management software solutions with more than 30 years of industry experience. The company’s web-based, easy-to-use solutions interoperate with any established student information system. Regent provides institutions with improved efficiencies, fewer errors, and enhanced services for students, equaling a positive return on investment within the first year.

Regent’s management solutions are designed and built by and for members of the financial aid and enrollment management communities. Regent enables institutions to better craft and execute financial aid strategies. With its Student Self Service Portal, the company also offers 21st century access for students seeking financial aid information anytime, anywhere, from any device, in any language. For more information, visit: www.regenteducation.com.