Press Kit

We're a nonprofit that believes postsecondary education is the most effective opportunity maker, whether in the form of a university degree, technical certificate, apprenticeship or any other credential that leads to a fulfilling career. Our vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity to rise to their highest potential. We work every day to break down the barriers preventing people from achieving their academic and career goals.

Ascendium Name and Usage

• When referring to Ascendium for the first time, use "Ascendium Education Group." In subsequent references within that same communication, use "Ascendium."
• When writing about Ascendium in news releases and formal publications, please include one of the following descriptions, based on available space.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Ascendium Education Group is the nation's largest federal student loan guarantor, a leading postsecondary education philanthropy and a provider of solutions to support academic achievement, long-term financial wellness and student loan repayment success. Ascendium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers nationwide avoid default and keep the door to re-enrollment open. Ascendium's philanthropic mission is to elevate opportunities and outcomes for learners from low-income backgrounds to access and succeed at postsecondary education, workforce training and career success. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Ascendium Education Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the nation's largest federal student loan guarantor, a leading postsecondary education philanthropy and a provider of solutions to support academic achievement, long-term financial wellness and student loan repayment success.

Logos

Before using the Ascendium logo, review our Ascendium Logo Guidelines for direction on how to use and apply the logo for different situations. The EPS format works well for professionally printed materials. The JPEG and PNG formats work well for all other materials.