ECMC provides resources to help Connecticut students navigate college planning

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Oct 17, 2012, 08:00 ET

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ECMC is pleased to announce the third annual release of the 2012-2013 Opportunities: Preparing for college guide and workbook. This college planning resource, available at no cost, equips students with tools to guide their pursuit of postsecondary education. Opportunities books are available in English and Spanish and can be ordered by guidance counselors, community organizations and colleges at www.ecmc.org/opportunities.

Additionally, to help students with the ever-important money management aspect of college planning, ECMC has recently launched Facebook and Twitter sites. These sites provide money management tips and resources—a critical component as students plan for college and life.

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecmcfab

Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ecmcfab

"It is more important than ever for people to make informed decisions about their pursuit of higher education. Our college planning and financial literacy resources provide students with tools to position them for success," said Janice Hines, ECMC President and CEO.

About ECMC

Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is a nonprofit company that provides services in support of higher education finance. ECMC serves as the Federal Family Education Loan Program guaranty agency in Virginia, Oregon, Connecticut and California. ECMC works to lower student loan default rates; sponsors college access and success initiatives, and financial literacy programs; and provides resources to support student loan borrowers to successfully repay their loans.

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