Working at ASA
At American Student Assistance® (ASA), we believe that our people make us great. With over 700 associates dedicated to helping students and families successfully manage their education loan debt, we strive to uphold a culture of excellence and caring in order to make a difference in borrowers’ lives every day.
Who is ASA?
Founded in 1956, ASA is the nation’s first higher education loan guarantor. We are a Boston-based, non-profit, public purpose organization with more than 50 years in the field of higher education loan management, and in that time we have grown from a regional loan guarantor to a major player with a national market presence. In the last 5 years alone, our staff has nearly doubled—from 379 employees to over 700. During that same time period, the value of the student loan portfolio that we manage increased from $8.7 billion to $42.6 billion.
Our mission is to assist borrowers in successfully completing a program of higher education financing and repayment. Focusing on a program we call Wellness, we instill financial awareness and sound fiscal values in borrowers to promote wise debt management decisions. Our experienced, committed associates and our culture of caring are the essential ingredients of our Wellness outreach strategy.
What does ASA do?
We provide students and their parents with the education and encouragement they need to prepare for a bright financial future. We also provide a variety of services to colleges and universities, student loan lenders, the Department of Education, and others. Our services include:
- – Providing student loan borrowers with counseling on financing their education and repaying their loans
- – Originating and disbursing education loans for students and parents
- – Offering training, consultation, and support services for student financial aid professionals at colleges and universities
- – Giving student loan providers the technology and operational support they need
ASA Mammoth
Chances are you have already seen the ASA Mammoth, which is not a mascot, but rather the symbol of education debt. The message accompanying this visual is that while student loan debt may be mammoth, ASA can help make it manageable.
ASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ASA appreciates all the ways in which people differ and takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employment provider.
