U.S. War Veteran Who Survived Life Threatening Injuries Pursues Education and Wins...

U.S. War Veteran Who Survived Life Threatening Injuries Pursues Education and
Wins National Scholarship Award

MESA, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Corinthian Colleges, parent
company of Everest College Phoenix, announced Jared Foster as the company's 2011
National Dream Award winner. The award recognizes graduates who have overcome
extraordinary obstacles to complete their post-secondary education and find
success in their chosen fields. Foster was selected from more than 100 campus
winners and awarded a full scholarship to continue his education at Everest.

Foster is incredibly driven and intensely motivated -- qualities that shine
through in every aspect of his life. He always dreamed of being a Marine and
graduated from high school early to enlist. Proud to serve his country, Foster
volunteered to go to Iraq four times. In February 2005 he was assigned to a
personal security detachment in Fallujah. As a corporal, his mission was to
protect high-ranking officials from such dangers as roadside bombs,
rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire.

On March 24, 2005, Foster's life would change forever. Coming off of night
patrol, Foster was struck in the back, at close range, by a 50-caliber rifle
bullet. "The bullet went right through me, from my back to my stomach. They
found the round more than a mile down the road in a dirt berm," said Foster.

Foster wasn't expected to live. However, after months in a medical-induced coma,
he beat the odds and awoke to a harsh new reality. He was told he wouldn't walk
again, and for Foster that news was simply unacceptable.

"It has been a long process. I can't even count the number of injuries I
suffered and I have had more surgeries than I can keep track of -- at least 45.
I will continue to have challenges for the rest of my life, and I do my best to
face each of them head on," said Foster. "I survived, I am walking and trying to
live a normal life."

For Foster, part of living a normal life meant fulfilling another dream --
earning his college degree. In August 2008, after three long years of surgeries
and recoveries, Foster enrolled in the business program at Everest College
Phoenix in Mesa, Ariz.

"Jared's perseverance and ability to overcome enormous obstacles make him a true
hero and an incredible inspiration to all of us," said Mary Ritter, president of
Everest College Phoenix's Mesa campus. "Our small classes and hands-on learning
approach were really a great fit for Jared. Despite his challenges he found a
way to stay focused and exceed his goals. We are all so proud of him and wish
him continued success."

Foster earned his associate degree in business in July 2010. After all he had
been through, walking at his college graduation was truly an incredible moment
made even more special when, in front of the entire audience, Foster knelt down
on the stage and asked fellow Everest College Phoenix graduate, Michelle
Ranalli, to marry him. Foster now runs his own successful pet grooming business
and continues to live in the Mesa area. He plans to pursue a bachelor's degree
in business administration.

About Everest College Phoenix:

Everest College Phoenix offers career-oriented diploma, associate, and
bachelor's degree programs in such fields as medical assisting, medical
insurance billing and coding, accounting, business, criminal justice and
paralegal at campuses located at 10400 N. 25th Ave. in Phoenix and 5416 E.
Baseline Road in Mesa, Ariz., and through its online division in Tempe, Ariz..
For more information, visit www.everestcollegephoenix.edu. For more information
about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the
program, and other important information, please visit our website at
www.everestcollegephoenix.edu/disclosures.

CONTACT: Tammy Stratton
The Bawmann Group (for Everest College Phoenix)
303-320-7790, tammy@morethanpr.com