Released on = August 31, 2006, 7:43 am

Press Release Author = New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, South Dakota's only
Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions and Information Worker Solutions,
today announced its partnership with Sallie Mae Financial, a leader in education
finance.

Press Release Body = Sallie Mae is the country\'s largest provider of student loans
to offer a special benefit to its students. Sallie Mae primarily provides federally
guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program
(FFELP), and offers comprehensive information and resources to guide students
through the financial aid process. Through its specialized subsidiaries and
divisions, Sallie Mae provides debt management services as well as business and
technical products. Sallie Mae participates in all phases of the student loan
process by holding and servicing the loan-from origination and guarantee through
collection and, in some cases, post default collection.


About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

New Horizons of South Dakota is part of the world\'s largest independent IT training
company of more than 290 centers in 46 countries. The network delivers approximately
three million student training days per year. During the past year, the company was
listed among BusinessWeek magazine\'s "100 Hot Growth Companies"; FORTUNE magazine\'s
"100 Fastest-Growing Companies"; and FORBES magazine\'s "200 Best Small Companies" in
America. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of South Dakota serves South Dakota,
North Dakota, Northwest Iowa, and Southwest Minnesota. The headquarters is located
at 2701 South Minnesota Ave Ste 9, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. For more information,
visit the company\'s website at www.nhsf.com or call (877) 241-7761.

About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae®, the nation\'s No. 1 paying-for-college company, has helped millions of
Americans achieve their dream of a higher education. The company primarily provides
federal and private student loans, including consolidation loans, for undergraduate
and graduate students and their parents. In addition, Sallie Mae offers
comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents and guidance
professionals with the financial aid process. Sallie Mae currently owns or manages
student loans for 8 million borrowers, and employs 10,000 individuals at offices
nationwide.
Sallie Mae was originally created in 1972 as a government-sponsored entity (GSE).
The company began privatizing its operations in 1997, a process it completed at the
end of 2004 when the company terminated its corporate ties to the federal
government.
Sallie Mae is listed on both the Fortune 500 and the Forbes 500. The company also
has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens according to Business
Ethics magazine, and one of the top 30 companies for executive women by the National
Association of Female Executives.


Web Site = http://www.nhsf.com

Contact Details = Jada Hoffman||2701 South Minnesota Ave Ste 9||Sioux Falls ,
57105||$$country||||877-241-7761||jadah@hayzlett.com||http://www.nhsf.com