Community Relations

At American Student Assistance® (ASA), we reach the community through public-purpose projects and partnerships with organizations that share our vision for student loan borrower success.

  • College Goal Sunday is a nationwide initiative that helps students and families fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and create sound financial aid plans.
  • National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) provides free training, resources, and tools for counselors and mentors working with students and families who need help accessing financial aid for college. ASA facilitates the NT4CM programs in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia.
  • Reach4Success joined forces with ASA in the District of Columbia to create the innovative “Train the Trainer” program. This initiative informs guidance counselors, church group leaders, and other members of the education community about the financial aid process, so they can pass on their knowledge to the families they serve.
  • The Education Resources Institute (TERI) and ASA teamed up with the Boston Public Library to open four student advising centers in Boston neighborhoods. TERI and ASA employees staff these locations—and several others around the state—and provide free career, academic, and financial aid counseling to more than 8,000 low-income Massachusetts residents annually.