Research & Insights THE METHOD TO OUR MISSION We make research a key component of our work to ensure that our programs are engaging and effective. We then apply our insights to help drive systemic change and improve post-secondary planning at a national level. Previous FEATURED WORK How Gen Z Approaches Decision-Making American Student Assistance (ASA) is the national nonprofit committed to helping today’s teens and young adults make informed decisions about postsecondary education and career pathways. Beginning in mid-2020 … Learn More 123 Next More Research & Insights Studies How Gen Z Approaches Decision-Making American Student Assistance (ASA) is the national nonprofit committed to helping today’s teens and young… 2 downloadable items Working to Learn and Learning to Work: A state-by-state analysis of high school work-based learning policies Work-based learning, including internships, youth and pre-apprenticeships, and cooperative education pro… 3 downloadable items Spotlight on High School Internships Opening Doors to In-Demand Skills, Social Capital & Greater Career Certainty 1 downloadable item Digital Economy is Shaping Foundational Skills for Students Labor market data and previously reported research confirm that the skills required of the modern workfo… At the Crossroads of ‘I can’, ‘I should’, and ‘I want’ How the Japanese framework of Ikigai can help guide American youth toward more targeted educ… Accepting That Four-Year College is No Longer a Panacea for Today’s Students Valuing students’ voices in conversations about their futures…and why we must be OK wi… Understanding Middle and High School Students’ Attitudes Toward Future Plans Students today tend to be pragmatic — many understand that to have a successful future, they must be wil… 1 downloadable item School Counselors & College Financial Fit The first steps on a student’s pathway are usually taken with a high school counselor. In the words of t… 1 downloadable item How Parents Navigate and Influence Their Kids’ Post-High School Education Is the dream of a four-year college education for every child still the ideal for parents, or are parent… 1 downloadable item Load More Resources Showing 9 of 10 items OUR METHODOLOGY Through extensive research and insights, we make sure we know everything about our audience, their influencers, and the competitive landscape. We design our outcome models around proven knowledge and behavior change evaluation. Every program is measured for impact and its value. We work with three main types of data: PUBLICLY AVAILABLE PRIMARY/PROPRIETARY SYNDICATED Our team is skilled at using industry-standard tools to: VALIDATE SECURE ANALYZE REPORT DISTRIBUTE DATA Subscribe to Our Research and Policy Updates Stay informed. Get the latest updates, news and more. Sign Up Research & Insights Advocacy Planning Partnerships News + Views About Us Contact Us Search Futurescape Home American Student Assistance, ASA, Delta-A, and corresponding logos are registered trademarks of American Student Assistance. ©2020-2021 American Student Assistance. All rights reserved. Accessibility • Legal