Ascent Blog: For Students

5 Things I Learned from Studying Abroad In London
Oct 08, 2021 | By: Sara Amirdelfan - Digital Marketing Intern
Categories: For Students, For College Students
Do you have questions about studying abroad? Here are five lessons our Ascent intern has learned from studying abroad in… Read More
How to Handle Post-Quarantine Social Anxiety
Oct 08, 2021 | By: Ausleen Acosta - Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the post-pandemic world, you’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to… Read More
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
How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much? 5 Ways to Avoid Overborrowing
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For High School Students
Over half of students overborrow during their time in college. Check out these helpful tips to avoid overborrowing student loans. Read More
Credit Scores 101
Sep 30, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, Credit Card
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… 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
Getting A Job After Your Coding Bootcamp: 8 Tips to Prepare You For the Job Hunt
Aug 19, 2021 | By: Alicia Chavez
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
Whether you’re preparing for the job hunt early or getting ready to graduate, here are 8 tips to getting a… 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