Ascensus College Savings Renews Commitment to Bottom Line Organization

NEWTON, Mass. - April 28, 2016 - PRLog -- Ascensus College Savings, one of the nation's largest administrators of 529 plans, served as a corporate sponsor for the Bottom Line organization's 11^th Annual Get in, Graduate, and Go Far Dinner held on April 6, 2016, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Nearly 1,000 corporate and community leaders came together to celebrate Bottom Line's programs and support thousands of low-income and first-generation college students throughout Massachusetts. Bottom Line recently announced that this year's dinner exceeded its fundraising goal by over 30%.

At this year's event, both current students and Bottom Line alumni took the stage to share their stories and describe the impact that the organization has had on their lives. Ascensus associates and leaders were in attendance, including two Bottom Line program alumni who represented the talented professionals that this program fosters.

In addition to providing financial sponsorship, Ascensus College Savings has also partnered closely with the program in recent years to offer Bottom Line students internship opportunities. Ascensus College Savings employed three Bottom Line students in the summer of 2015 and is currently looking to hire program interns for the upcoming summer season.

"We are invested in our partnership with Bottom Line both on a personal and organizational level," states Adrienne Bentz, director of human resources at Ascensus College Savings. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation for our associate alumni of the program and support an organization whose mission and values so closely align with those of Ascensus."

Over the course of the 2016 year, the company plans to enhance this partnership to offer students additional professional development opportunities and training. Ascensus College Savings' human resources team will collaborate with associate volunteers to conduct mock interview sessions with Bottom Line students, coaching them in interview preparation and technique.

"Ascensus College Savings is pleased to offer our support to the Bottom Line organization, and we commend the program and its talented students for their accomplishments," states Jeff Howkins, president of Ascensus College Savings. "Through our continued collaboration, we hope to enable families and students to finance and achieve their higher education goals."

About Ascensus

Ascensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the United States, helping over 6 million Americans save for the future. With more than 35 years of experience, the firm partners with financial institutions to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of financial professionals, employers, and individuals. Ascensus specializes in recordkeeping, administrative, and program management services, supporting over 40,000 retirement plans and over 3.4 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts and is home to one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country. For more information about Ascensus, visit http://www.ascensus.com.

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About Bottom Line

Since 1997, Bottom Line has addressed the low college graduation rates of low-income and first-generation students. The organization was founded on the belief that students need a mentor and a guide during the college application process and throughout college to succeed. By providing consistent one-on-one support, Bottom Line has helped thousands of low-income and first-generation students stay in college and complete their degrees.

Bottom Line is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is nearly 100% privately funded. The organization currently serves over 5,000 students through two primary programs-College Access and College Success. Bottom Line services are available from regional offices located in Boston, Chicago, New York City, and Worcester.