Ascent Blog: Tag: Tips

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
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
The SMART Goal Method
Jan 04, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For College Students
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
How to Save Money in College (and Still Have Fun)
Nov 30, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Worried about spending money this semester and beyond? Here are 6 ways to save money in college without sacrificing your… Read More
6 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand as a Student and Beyond
Jun 16, 2021 | By: Alexis Juarez | SDSU Ascent Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For College Students, For High School Students
Personal branding will help you in your professional field by clearly differentiating you from others. Read our tips on building… Read More
6 Tips for Students Taking Online Classes
Signing up for online classes? Here’s a few tips on how to set yourself up for success as a college… Read More
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸
Aug 03, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
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
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
Whether you’ve experienced it or not, you likely realize that finals week is a stressful time for your college student.… Read More
National Decision Day: How to Pick the Right College🎓
Are you and your family struggling to pick a college?  Having options is great but making a final choice is… Read More
6 Smart Ways To Use Your Tax Refund
Apr 20, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
When you put your tax refund to work for your future, you can reap the benefits for years to come.… Read More