LendEDU
LendEDU recognized Ascent for our deferred repayment options and for providing financing options for DACA students.
Most Recent Awards
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College Investor
The College Investor named Ascent one of the best private lenders of 2025.
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Nerdwallet
NerdWallet awarded Ascent "Best Student Loan for Independent Students".
2025 Awards
Best Places to Work in Fintech
American Banker
Proud to named one of the Best Places to Work in Fintech four years in row - recognizing our innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success.
Best Private Student Loan for Flexible Payment Terms
Forbes
Ascent was named Best Private Student Loan for Flexible Payment Terms - recognized for offering multiple payment terms and serving a diverse audience, including international students who apply with an eligible co-signer. Six loan term options are available, so you can design a loan payoff timeline that best fits your budget.
Best for Deferred Repayment
Best for DACA Students
LendEDU
LendEDU recognized Ascent for our deferred repayment options and for providing financing options for DACA students.
Best Private Lender
The College Investor
Named one of The College Investor's best private lenders of 2025.
2024 Awards
Best Private Student Loan for Independent Students
NerdWallet
NerdWallet named our Non-Cosigned Student Loan on its list of top private student loans, recognizing Ascent’s leadership in offering student loans for students with low to no credit history or without a co-signer and for serving the most schools.
Editor's Choice Awards
badcredit.org
badcredit.org awarded Ascent's private student loans stating that “Ascent offers appealing benefits, including flexible payment options and reward programs.
Best Private Lender
The College Investor
Named one of The College Investor's best private lenders of 2024 for offering “appealing benefits, including flexible payment options and reward programs.”
The College Investor notes:
“What we love about Ascent is how clear they make their requirements to get the non-cosigned loan for juniors and seniors that considers more than just a credit score, which is rare in the private student loan industry.”
Best Places to Work in San Diego
San Diego Business Journal
Honored as one of San Diego’s Best Places to Work five years in a row for our commitment to culture, growth, and innovation.
Here is a list of the ones we have won and the placements.
- 2020 - Small Companies
- 2021 - Small Companies
- 2022 - Medium Companies
- 2023 - Medium Companies
Best Places to Work SoCal
Proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California three years in a row—celebrating our commitment to a thriving, people-first culture.
Here is a list of the ones we have won and the placements.
- 2022 - Medium Companies
- 2023 - Medium Companies
Best Places to Work in FinTech
American Banker
Proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Fintech three years in a row—recognizing our cutting-edge financial technology solutions and commitment to an exceptional employee experience.
2023 Awards
Best Student Loan
NerdWallet
NerdWallet's 2023 winner for Best Student Loan for Flexible Repayment Options.
Best Student Loan
NerdWallet
NerdWallet's 2023 winner for Best Student Loan for Independent Students.
Best Private Student Loan
NerdWallet
NerdWallet's 2023 winner for Best Private Student Loan Overall.
Editor's Choice Awards
badcredit.org
badcredit.org awarded Ascent's private student loans stating that “Ascent offers appealing benefits, including flexible payment options and reward programs.
2022 Awards
Editor's Choice Awards
badcredit.org
badcredit.org awarded Ascent's private student loans stating that “Ascent offers appealing benefits, including flexible payment options and reward programs.
