ASLP Media Contact
Kevin Bruns, Executive Director
301-765.0176
Kevin@brunspa.com

Who is ASLP?
America's Student Loan Providers (ASLP) represents leading providers of higher education funding.  These companies and organizations provide federally guaranteed student loans through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), a public-private partnership of schools, students, loan providers and the government that has financed the dreams of millions of Americans since 1965.  Learn more .

The Student Loan Program
The federal government has been involved in financing higher education since the enactment of the GI Bill during WW II. Today’s program was created in 1965 and has undergone several changes since then.  Read a history of the Higher Education Act . Learn more about the structure of the student loan program .

The Federal Family Education Loan Program
The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) is the largest and most efficient way to provide federal student loans, as 83 percent of all colleges use this program exclusively for their student loans.  By leveraging private financial markets and competing for the right to lend to students, the FFELP brings value to students, schools, and taxpayers. Learn more about the value of the FFELP .

What types of loans are made in the FFELP?
A variety of loan products are available through the student loan program. Learn more .

Loan Guarantee Agencies
Loan Guarantee agencies play a critical role in the student loan program.  Guaranty agencies make agreements with the federal government to stand behind funds made available by private lenders and secondary markets to eligible students and parents for certified postsecondary education expenses.  Learn more about loan guarantee agencies. Read how guarantee agencies work to ensure all students have access to higher education .