Higher education institutions nationwide now have access to Attigo® by Ascendium® student success offerings via an optimized procurement channel.
We understand the increasing pressure institutions face to improve repayment outcomes, and this partnership allows us to deliver the tools, expertise, and guidance to make a measurable impact.”— Brett Lindquist, Ascendium Vice President of CommunicationsMADISON, WI, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Ascendium has secured a competitively bid contract with E&I Cooperative Services (E&I), offering colleges and universities a simplified purchasing route to Attigo by Ascendium student success solutions through E&I's cooperative buying program.
Under this arrangement, institutions can obtain services that assist students across their entire journey—from enrollment and borrowing through repayment and achieving favorable loan outcomes. Delivered via the Attigo product ecosystem, these solutions comprise student loan education, debt management and default prevention services, personalized repayment guidance, and targeted student engagement and communication approaches.
"Ascendium is proud to partner with E&I to expand access to solutions that help institutions better support their students beyond graduation," said Brett Lindquist, Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement at Ascendium. "We understand the increasing pressure institutions face to improve repayment outcomes, and this partnership allows us to deliver the tools, expertise, and guidance needed to make a measurable impact."
Attigo by Ascendium provides institutions with online instruction, tools, resources, one-on-one counseling, and data-driven outreach that promote persistence and degree completion, enhance financial knowledge, and reinforce repayment outcomes. Through this competitively chosen contract, E&I members can now obtain Attigo by Ascendium via a compliant and simplified procurement avenue.
"Colleges and universities face growing pressure to support student success and improve financial outcomes," said Eric Frank, CEO of E&I Cooperative Services. "This agreement gives our members access to proven solutions that help strengthen financial literacy, improve repayment outcomes, and better support students beyond graduation. Ascendium's student-centered approach aligns with our commitment to helping institutions achieve meaningful results."
The contract is open to E&I members across the country and includes discounted pricing, pre-negotiated contract terms, and a straightforward procurement process that enables colleges and universities to quickly deploy trusted student success offerings.
About Attigo
Attigo is a collection of solutions designed to assist individuals in reaching their fullest potential. Our products support academic success, long-term financial well-being, and student loan repayment achievement. Attigo is offered by Ascendium Education Solutions®, an affiliate of Ascendium Education Group®. For more than five decades, we have made complex topics easier and delivered expert guidance and counseling. Our familiarity with federal student loan rules, policies, and servicing has assisted millions in reaching repayment success. We are a nonprofit organization whose philanthropic goal is to raise opportunities and results for learners from low-income backgrounds. For additional details about Ascendium Education Group, visit ascendiumeducation.org.
About E&I Cooperative Services
E&I Cooperative Services (E&I) is the sole member-owned nonprofit procurement cooperative that focuses exclusively on serving higher education and K-12 institutions. E&I offers unmatched value and a superior experience to its members through a wide array of competitively solicited contracts with top-tier suppliers and creative sourcing solutions. The Cooperative enables its members to make informed, data-driven choices to capture more spending and maximize their education budgets. Moreover, E&I cultivates a robust community of education procurement professionals, providing strategic spend assessments, eProcurement tools, and numerous member-focused learning and engagement opportunities that support collaboration and move the industry forward. For more details, please visit eandi.org.
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