Awards and Recognition

American Student Assistance® has been named as one of The Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work 2012”—the fifth year in a row ASA® has received the honor.

The "Top Places to Work" recognizes the most progressive companies in the state based on employee opinions about:
• Company leadership.
• Compensation and training.
• Diversity/inclusion.
• Career development.
• Family-friendly flexibility.
• Values and ethics.


In addition, Boston Business Journal named ASA one of the “Best Places to Work" in both 2008 and 2009. As one associate said in response to that survey, “This company is by far the best place I have ever worked! I thoroughly enjoy my job!”

ASA has also been honored twice by the U.S. Department of Defense for our support of employees serving in the military, receiving both the Above and Beyond Award and the Patriot Award.

ASA was also named one of the "50 Most Engaged Workplaces in the United States" by I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their employees. 

PR News honored ASA for its Branding and Employee and Internal Communications surrounding the organization's efforts to engage and train employees on  its new educational program for college students and alumni.


Our People Make Us Great
At ASA, we believe our people are central to our success, and we work hard to keep them satisfied—professional and personally.


ASA builds company loyalty and morale by offering outstanding benefits and other fringe benefits, such as “Pizza with the President” and Boston Red Sox ticket drawings. The company also sponsors various team-building events throughout the year, including Volunteer Day, Earth Day, and our Arts & Crafts Show.

Winning awards is great, but more importantly, we are thrilled to hear that our associates love working here at ASA. As one of our associates attests, “ASA has helped me develop so much over the years, and I am grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me. This is a top-notch organization, and I hope to work here until I retire.”