Regent Releases 2007-08 Update and Includes Data on Recent Pell Grant Increases
Frederick, MD, February 27, 2007 - Regent Education, the
leading provider of financial aid management software solutions for hgher
education institutions, today announced that its newest version –
released this week –i includes the recent Pell Grant increase.
President Bush's 2008 budget raises the Pell Grant level to $4,600 by 2008
and to $5,400 by 2012. More than five million full-and part-time,
low-income students receive Pell Grants every year, but unlike federal
student loans, Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.
"Our
quick response to include the changes in Pell Grant levels in our solution
demonstrates Regent's flexibility," said Mike Ratti, CEO of Regent.
"Financial aid is our core business and our customers count on us for
this expertise. Financial aid in higher education institutions is a complex
business process, and we work tirelessly to keep our customers current and
compliant."
With nearly 30 years of Higher Education
knowledge and experience, Regent offers the market's first, best-of-breed
financial aid software solution that is 100% Web-based, developed on open
standards architecture and designed to interoperate seamlessly with any
ERP system. Regent's strategic solutions are enabling higher education
institutions across America to achieve enrollment, compliance and student
access goals.
With more than 30 years of financial aid software experience, Regent has become an industry-leading provider of financial aid management software. Regent’s web-based, easy-to-use solutions interoperate with and enhance any student information system. The result: greater efficiencies, error reduction, and the enhancement of service provided to students - all equating to a positive, measurable Return on Investment (ROI) within the first year. Regent software automates and streamlines key financial aid processes, such as packaging, awarding, tracking, reporting and disbursements. Designed and built for the financial aid and enrollment management community, Regent enables institutions to execute their financial aid strategy, and enables the 21st century student to access information - anytime, anywhere, any device, in any language. Regent Education is located at: 47 E. South Street, Suite 201, Frederick, MD 21701. Telephone: (800) 639-0927. Web site: www.regenteducation.com. For more information, email press@regenteducation.com.
