Ascent Blog: Blog

Solutions to Help Your Students Get Funding
May 03, 2022 | By: Abigail Liu
Categories: Blog, Research & Insights, For Schools
The Ascent program is guided by a focus on transparency, financial education and student outcomes, working with students and families… Read More
Student Loans are a Labor of Love
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners
In this post, we’ll take a look at how student loans can enable you to prioritize your educational path and… Read More
Last-Minute Options for Filling Your College Funding Gap
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
There can be many uncertain factors that prevent us from securing all our college funding. If you find that you… Read More
Back to School: Planning for the Year Ahead
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Once you have the budgeting ball rolling, it’s much easier to keep it going, but you’ll still have to work… Read More
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money and Paying for College
Apr 15, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners
Talking about money with anyone can be hard. Talking about paying for college with your kids can be even tougher… Read More
7 Budgeting Tips for the School Year
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
The price of college can go beyond just tuition—living expenses and additional school costs can really add up. Quickly. This… Read More
5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
Apr 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
You can still have a fun summer break while staying productive! Read our tips on how to have a productive… Read More
3 Things the College Financial Aid Office Might Not Be Telling You
May 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
When considering your college options, a school’s financial aid office should be at the top of your “people to make… Read More
Do You Need a Job as a Full-Time College Student?
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
There are several reasons that students might hold a job alongside school. Some reasons are personal, and others are more… Read More
Private Student Loans 101
Jun 11, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
Education is a big investment, and many students like you may need help paying for it. The price of tuition… Read More