American Student Assistance | 13,264 followers on LinkedIn. American Student Assistance® (ASA) helps students discover their education and career opportunities. | American Student Assistance™ (ASA) is changing the way kids learn about careers and navigate postsecondary pathways through exploration, work-based learning, and free digital experiences. ASA meets students both in and beyond the classroom with digital tools, resources, and information to empower their career planning journeys. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and having access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.