What is EFC and What Does it Mean on FAFSA?
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determines how much financial aid you would receive based on your family's taxed and untaxed income,… Read More
What is FAFSA and How Does it Work?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
529 College Savings Plan: How to Save for Your Student’s College Fund
A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More
5 Ways to Overcome Fear of Student Loan Debt
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Cosign a Student Loan
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Credit Scores 101
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Finding a Cosigner
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
The SMART Goal Method
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸
You’ve followed the tenets of financial literacy, applied for financial aid and saved up all you can for tuition costs.… Read More
Supporting Your Student Through the Stress of Finals Week
Whether you’ve experienced it or not, you likely realize that finals week is a stressful time for your college student.… Read More
