Our history is Great Lakes. Our future is Ascendium.

We’ve changed our name. Our mission remains the same.

As a nonprofit organization, we support big dreams.

We’ve changed our name, but this is just the next chapter. We are still a nonprofit organization that’s a student loan guarantor, provider of student success tools and philanthropy with a focus on improving access to higher education. We will continue our dedication to providing the counseling and services to help students succeed.

WHO WE ARE

We elevate opportunity by helping students meet their higher education goals.

We’ve been believers in the boundless power of education for more than 50 years. Learn how we leverage borrower counseling and support, student success tools and philanthropy to help students succeed.

What We Do

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Find the solutions, support and training you need to help students succeed.

Visit Ascendium Education Solutions

DISCOVER ATTIGO

We provide student loan and debt repayment support and financial wellness products to help change the trajectory of students' lives.

Visit Attigo

HIGHER EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY

Our programs support one key mission: Helping students succeed in higher education.

VISIT ASCENDIUM EDUCATION PHILANTHROPY

DEFAULT LOAN HELP

Student loan in default? We can help. We have options to get you back on track.

GET STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT HELP

FIND YOUR LOANS

Looking for your student loan lender? The National Student Loan Data System can help — it’s the central database for student aid.

Visit NSLDS Access Site

Helping people achieve their true potential is simply part of the benefits package.

Careers at Ascendium