WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008 Presentation: 7:00 p.m. ¡V 8:15 p.m.

WHERE: PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, 549 RIVER AVENUE, PROVIDENCE, RI THE FEINSTEIN ACADEMIC CENTER ROOM 400 ¡V 4th floor

WHO: DAVID JORGENSEN: Former starting center for the University of Florida Gators; account executive for The Hartford¡¦s individual life division

BILL ZIMMERMAN: Former offensive lineman for Columbia University; youth football coach; Retirement Solutions Consultant for The Hartford

WHY: From understanding the risks of bad credit to budgeting for costs after college, the Playbook for Life provides practical tips to help student-athletes and all college students make smart personal finance decisions. The program was developed by The Hartford as part of the company¡¦s philanthropic focus on education and its corporate partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Visit www.playbook.thehartford.com for more information.

Did you know? 71 percent of college students are concerned about their ability to meet financial obligations after college without help from their parents. And, 76 percent wish they had more support preparing for their financial future. (Survey by The Hartford) In Rhode Island, the average college student graduates with $21,577 in student loan debt, which is more than $1,800 above the national average. (The Project for Student Debt)

CONTACT(S): Jill Greenwood Josette Robinson 203-378-1152 ext. 114 212-279-3115, ext. 212