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Ashworth College continues support of area CHOP College Fairs

NORCROSS, Georgia – October 23, 2008 – Ashworth College will be on hand to speak with Georgia high school students when it participates at two upcoming area College Fairs produced by Community Hope Outreach Program Corporation (CHOP).

The first fair will be held on November 14, on the campus of Clark Atlanta College and followed by a second fair on November 15 at the Wyndham Peachtree conference Center in Peachtree City.

"This is a great opportunity to get in front of prospective students and their parents," said Jon Bouffler, Ashworth Executive Vice President. "Because of the current economy, there may be many high school students wondering how they will be able to afford college. We want to assure them that they can have an affordable, quality, and accredited program."

Bouffler also explained that Ashworth doesn't receive Federal funds and is not required to follow the mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act.

"Because we do not require standardized tests, SAT/ACT scores or minimum GPA's, Ashworth makes it possible for more high school students to attend college," he said. "And because we are distance education, we don't have the overhead that our brick and mortar counterparts have. This helps make us significantly more affordable.

Ashworth initially participated in the "CHOP It Up/UBASH Weekend," held October 3 on the Clarkston campus of Georgia Perimeter College.

About CHOP
CHOP is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and improving the awareness of high school students to the administrative processes and procedures associated with applying to and attending Colleges and Universities. CHOP is devoted to helping students start the journey toward continuing their education and planning for life after high school by providing students with information about scholarships, financial aid, and the college life experience as well as assist them in completing admission applications and SAT/ACT test registrations.

About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused High School, Career School online diploma programs; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and Associate, Bachelor's and Master's online degree programs; that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a division of the US Department of Education. Ashworth High School is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). For more information visit AshworthCollege.edu.

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