ASA College (Potential Closure - No Current Educational Activity)

ASA College’s accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has announced that the institution closed on February 24, 2023 and that its accreditation ceased on March 1, 2023. The United States Department of Education also considers ASA College closed as of February 24, 2023. Although the institution has not confirmed to NYSED that it intends to close, there has been no educational activity at the institution since February 24, 2023. Because of its accreditation status and additional concerns, ASA College is under review for its capacity to continue to have degree-conferring authority in New York State.

Former ASA College students are urged to pursue completion of their education at another institution. Below you will find information we believe will be helpful to former ASA College students. We will continue to update this webpage as more information becomes available. If you have questions or concerns about ASA College, please contact us at ASAquestions@nysed.gov.

Transcripts

Students who attended a Florida location of ASA College should contact the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) to obtain their transcript. Information about ordering a transcript is available on CIE’s website: https://web02.fldoe.org/CIE/Transcript/TranscriptRequest.aspx.

Students who attended a New York location of ASA College can request a transcript through NYSED. The following form can be used to order an ASA College (New York) transcript: ASA College Transcript Request Form.

Completed transcript request forms will only be accepted if submitted in .PDF or .JPG formats. Forms submitted in any other format will be returned.

Please note that, per New York State law, ASA College cannot withhold transcripts due to an unpaid balance or other debt owed the institution.

Transfer Opportunities

ASA College has entered into teach-out agreements with several institutions to provide pathways to graduation for former ASA students. Additionally, a number of other institutions are interested in accepting former ASA students as transfer students. Please see our ASA College Transfer Opportunities page for a list of colleges and programs: ASA College Transfer Opportunities.

Accreditation Status

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has issued a statement regarding the announced closure of ASA College. You can review the statement on the website at https://www.msche.org/2023/02/15/msche-statement-on-the-announced-closure-of-asa-college/.

MSCHE also has a Frequently Asked Questions page regarding ASA College: https://www.msche.org/institutions/asa-college-frequently-asked-questions-faq/

Additional information about actions MSCHE has taken regarding ASA College can be found here: https://www.msche.org/institution/0837/

Other Resources

• TAP and other New York financial aid programs are administered by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) contact HESC at ​www.hesc.ny.gov/contact-hesc.html 
   
• U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Website: Has Your School Closed? Here’s What to Do, go to https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/closed-school 
   
• Questions about U.S. Federal financial aid programs should be directed to the Federal Student Aid office:
  • Federal Student Aid website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact
  • Telephone: 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
     
• An international student or any member of the public with a complaint, concern, or question can contact the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center as follows:
  
  • Telephone: 703-603-3400 or 1-800-892-4829 for general and case-specific questions  
  • Email: sevp@ice.dhs.gov or for SEVIS technical questions, email SEVISHelpDesk@ice.dhs.gov    
  • SEVIS offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.* ET, except holidays.  
  • Website: Homepage | Study in the States (dhs.gov) and Contact Us | Study in the States (dhs.gov)