The
North American Students of Cooperation (
NASCO) is a
federation of
housing cooperatives in Canada and the United States, started in 1968. Traditionally, NASCO has been associated with
student housing cooperatives, though non-student cooperatives are included in its network. NASCO provides its member cooperatives with operational assistance, encourages the development of new cooperatives, and serves as an advocate for
cooperatives to government, universities, and communities. NASCO teaches leadership skills, provides information, and serves as a central link in facilitating the fruition of the cooperative vision for students and youth.