American Student Assistance® (ASA) is a private nonprofit dedicated to opening the gateway to opportunity by revolutionizing the way students approach, finance, and repay their higher education. ASA does this by providing student loan education, and enabling the development of financial competencies through the use of innovative web-based tools and trusted, neutral advice—all free of charge to students and alumni.

WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? College students with ASA-guaranteed federal student loans.

HAS THIS PROGRAM BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC) is an authorized agent for ASA who can assist with managing ASA-guaranteed federal loans. For more information around how to prevent student loan default, call 800.298.9490 or email options@ecmc.org.