Founded in 1967 under the name Wisconsin Higher Education Corporation, Ascendium Education Philanthropy is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to assist learners pursuing postsecondary education and workforce training opportunities.
Ascendium assists learners through numerous financial aid, grant, and student loan guarantor programs. By collaborating with various entities in the education sector to develop strategies and initiatives, they assist learners considering postsecondary education and workforce training programs. Additionally, Ascendium provides services and programs designed to assist incarcerated individuals in pursuing postsecondary educational opportunities.
Ascendium focuses charitable giving on reshaping educational and job training systems. The goal is to create more opportunities for individuals from low-income families to achieve success. By carefully selecting and funding projects, they collaborate with organizations to discover, test, and expand effective approaches in higher education and workforce development. By prioritizing solutions that demonstrate a clear return on investment for students' time and money, Ascendium supports evidence-based outcomes.