Ascent Blog: For College Students

When is FAFSA Due for the 2022-23 School Year? Deadlines & FAQs for Students
Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More
Headed Back to Campus? Here’s How to (Mentally) Prepare
Sep 22, 2021 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Returning to campus after spending a year at home can be suspenseful and exciting. Here’s how to return to campus… Read More
6 Tips On How To Build A Design Portfolio As A Student
Aug 16, 2021 | By: Olivia Wolf - Social Media Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Summer is the perfect time to build a professional portfolio. Keep reading to learn tips on how to build a… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Finding a Cosigner
Dec 27, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
What is the Best Financial Advice You’ve Received? 10 Students Share What They’ve Learned
Jun 10, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
For our 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships Giveaway, students shared financial advice they’ve received from a mentor. Read More
Songs of Summer – Build Your Ultimate Summer Playlist 🎶
Jul 26, 2021 | By: Alicia Chavez
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students, For Bootcamps
What are you listening to this summer? The Ascent interns shared the songs they plan to have on repeat all… Read More
5 Summer Activities to Strengthen Your Resume
Jul 26, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Looking for something fun to gain experience and help you get your dream job? Here are five summer activities to… Read More
How to Decide Which College is Right for You
Jul 08, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Are you ready to make a big decision about the next chapter of your life? Here's six tips to help… Read More
Changes to Ascent This Summer: More Options, Competitive Rates and Greater Access
Jul 08, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: In the Press, For Students, News, For College Students
This summer, Ascent is ready to help even more students pay for the upcoming school year, which includes making record-breaking… Read More
5 Ways to Budget for Summer Vacation
Jun 28, 2021 | By: Ruby Kate Galapon - SDSU Ascent Intern
Categories: For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Whether you’re planning for a staycation or an adventure a little farther away, these tips can help inspire you to… Read More