American Student Assistance

ASA is proud to support on-the-ground organizations that are working to ensure that all students have the resources they need for future success. Partners for Youth with Disabilities, an ASA grantee, is paving the way for students with disabilities to learn about different careers and develop both practical and durable skills that will help them succeed in the workplace. Watch our video below to learn more about what employees, students, and alumni have to say about PYD:

Applications are now OPEN for the Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program! ⤵️ ASA and Building Hope are thrilled to launch this new, national initiative recognizing and supporting middle and high schools that lead the way in career exploration and readiness. Schools that begin career exploration as early as middle school give students a crucial runway to discover their strengths, interests, and future paths. We want to spotlight — and support — those doing this work exceptionally well. 🏫 Who can apply: ➡️District, charter, and private middle or high schools nationwide ➡️Schools serving 50% or more students from under-resourced or under-represented backgrounds 💡 What’s at stake: ➡️$250,000 in total prizes awarded to five schools in 2025 ➡️A year-long Fellowship including a retreat, pro-bono supports, and a national community of practice If your school is helping students explore careers and plan for their futures, we want to hear from you! 👉 Apply today and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4plf0Il

How do parents view non-degree pathways for their children? Have their attitudes towards the "traditional" college career path changed? 🤔 Based on a nationwide survey of over 2,000 parents of middle and high schoolers, ASA's latest report, "All Options on the Table: Parent Views on Postsecondary Education and Career Paths," dives into the evolving trends in parents' attitudes, perceptions, and decision-making regarding their children's postsecondary plans. 📃 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/44gZiWa

"I really am thankful for the failures along the way because it taught me so much to appreciate the success even more." In the latest episode of our President & CEO, Julie Lammers and author Michael Horn's "The One Question Podcast," skateboarding legend Tony Hawk reflects on the valuable lessons that can be found in failing. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3M8j6oe

To prepare young people for the future, it's critical to forge connections between students, schools, programs, and employers. Intermediaries like Hawaii Workforce Pipeline, Inc. and Tarrant To & Through Partnership build bridges between these groups to provide quality work-based learning opportunities. Read our article to learn more about these ASA grantees and the work they're doing as intermediaries: https://bit.ly/4818rTA