CORDELE — The excitement of visiting college and university campuses just got a boost with Hampton® Hotels' "Cash for Colleges" contest to award families with funds for their college-bound children's tuition.
With tuition costs of four-year private universities up 5.9 percent from last year to $25,143 and at four-year public universities up 6.4 percent to $6,585*, Hampton Inn - Cordele/Vienna, located at 1603 16th Ave. in Cordele, can be a valuable resource for parents and students visiting college and university campuses, either to select a school or visit their children after they've already chosen.
Now through December 7, 2009, while on the road picking the perfect university, parents that book a stay online at a Hampton hotel at www.hampton.com/collegetours automatically will be entered into the "Hampton's Cash for College Sweepstakes" to win one of two, $5,000 grand prizes, which can be applied to the rising costs of college tuition.
"We know selecting a university is a very thrilling time for the family, and that the looming costs of higher education can be daunting to parents," said John Donahue, general manager of Hampton Inn - Cordele/Vienna. "As your 'friend in town,' Hampton Hotels wants to help ease the financial worry for parents with our value-bundled amenities and the chance to win $5,000 towards their child's education."
To be entered automatically into "Hampton's Cash for College Sweepstakes," parents simply need to book a stay at www.hampton.com/collegetours and enter promo code "CAMPUS" now through December 7, 2009. Two lucky winners will receive $5,000 each, which can be used for college tuition, books, room and board and, of course, the school cafeteria. The first grand prize winner will be announced in September, and the second grand prize winner in December.
With nearly 1,700 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe Hampton Hotels offer guests a value-driven experience in or near almost every major university in the U.S. at a price that is sure to fit in every college-student's budget. In each Hampton Hotel, guests will receive a free On the House® hot breakfast, free high-speed internet access in the rooms and lobbies and the exclusive "100% Hampton Satisfaction Guarantee".
For more information, please contact John Donahue, general manager of Hampton Inn - Cordele/Vienna at 229-273-0737.
