American Student Assistance Hosts Workshop for Former ITT Students in MA

What: College completion and student debt counseling event for former ITT Technical Institute students. Experts will be on hand to walk students through the process of re-enrolling in another institution, managing or discharging their student loan debt, as well as answer general questions about dealing with student loans.

When: Monday, Dec. 5, 4:30-7:45 pm

Where: Westwood High School, Cafeteria, 200 Nahatan Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Who: The event is open and free of charge to any students displaced by the recent closing of ITT Technical Institute, or students from any higher education institution who withdrew from a program of study before completion. The event will be hosted by the nonprofit American Student Assistance, with participation by the U.S. Department of Education and area colleges.

Why: The abrupt closure of the for-profit ITT Technical Institute this September left more than 500 students in Massachusetts stranded as they worked their way toward a degree or certificate. These students have the option of re-enrolling in another institution to complete their program of study, or discharging federal student loans in instances of school closure or fraud. However, many students are unsure of the process and require guidance.

Additionally, the event is open to any area student who withdrew from a higher education program of study and has questions about how to return to school or how to handle student debt. Studies show that students who borrow for their education but withdraw before completion are at the highest risk of student loan default. The purpose of this event is to help more Massachusetts students successfully complete higher education and manage student loan repayment, thereby ensuring a more educated, fiscally sound workforce throughout the Commonwealth.

About American Student Assistance:

American Student Assistance (asa.org) is a private nonprofit dedicated to eliminating finance as a barrier to education and the dreams education enables. ASA today combines its 60 years of experience, knowledge and best practices into its College Planning Services, Center for Consumer Advocacy and Salt® (saltmoney.org), a multidimensional program that teaches education consumers how to make better decisions about financing higher education and repaying student loans. Today Salt is adopted by more than 300 higher education institutions, nonprofits, and corporations nationwide to reach more than 4 million education consumers.

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