You might have known us as Great Lakes. Today, we're called Ascendium — and we remain a proud nonprofit organization dedicated to postsecondary education for all. Everything we do, from our products and services to our philanthropy, is in service of our mission to ensure the success of students. It's true of our student loan guaranty services, the tools we provide colleges and students to help them thrive, and it's true of our education philanthropy.
We're here to help everyone reach their education goals. Because everyone should have the opportunity to rise.
While we are serious about the work we do, the corporate culture at Ascendium is not stern and stuffy. Helping people succeed in education and in life is joyful work that ought to be celebrated. We're proud of the role our company plays in making it possible for people to elevate themselves and their families.