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Helping families realise their

education

dreams
When Alison and Aiden enrolled their children in
ASG Education Programs New Zealand (ASG)
way back in 1998 it was all about ensuring their
girls had a good education. “All we knew,” says
Alison “was that we had enough for the girls when
they start post-secondary studies.”

Growing up in rural New Zealand meant the girls had to
leave home when they pursued post-secondary studies.
And, this is what convinced Alison and Aiden of the
need to commit early to their children’s education.
Alison and Aiden heard about ASG from another ASG
member, and also did their own research. They were
very impressed with the feedback, and later the
Counsellor presentation. And, now that the girls are
doing post-secondary studies, all those years of putting
money aside for their education has been worthwhile.
Elder daughter Emma will be completing her Bachelor
of Teaching degree this year. “With the earthquake in
Christchurch last year it was hard for Emma to complete
her course, as the university was closed most of the
time,” said Alison. “But she’s working from home now,
and should complete the balance papers soon.”

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Younger daughter Sophie recently won the bronze
for New Zealand in U-23 World Rowing championship
in Lithuania. This was Sophie’s first international
appearance in this category. Along with rowing fulltime
and representing her country, Sophie is also studying
to be a personal trainer and doing a business diploma.
However, she’s taken a deferral this year, so that she
can concentrate on her rowing.

Sophie (left) with
rowing partner
Georgia Hammond
wins bronze
in Lithuania.

“For us,” said Alison “the whole experience has been
very good. Whenever I’ve called up ASG to enquire
about any issues, the person on the other side has
been very helpful. Also the money that we got back
has helped a great deal. For Emma it meant she could
stay away from home and do her degree. And, for
Sophie, the scholarship benefit has helped her with
her extracurricular activities. Thank you for everything,
ASG.”

About ASG Education Programs
New Zealand
? For the past 23 years, ASG has been helping New
Zealand families create educational opportunities for
their children.
? We deliver a range of products and resources to
families to support their children’s early learning
phase right through to post-secondary studies. We
also help families prepare for the cost of education.
Parents make regular contributions to a program that
helps with education fees and other expenses when
they arrive.
? Because we are a not-for-profit and member-based
organisation, benefits are returned to our members
and their children, rather than shareholders.
? Since 1990, we’ve helped more than 44,000
families, and returned more than $210 million in
education benefits to Members and their children.
Discover how you can start planning today for the cost
of your child’s education.
Visit asg.co.nz to find out more.