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Categories: For Students, For College Students

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  How to Prepare for Student Loan Repayment

  The federal student loan payment pause is set to end soon. Make sure you are financially prepared with information from Ascent Funding.

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  How Does Student Loan Interest Work?

  What is student loan interest, and how does it work? If you’re exploring different ways to pay for college or […]

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  What is a Stafford Loan?

  Decoding Stafford loans: what you should know From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available […]

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  Does FAFSA® Cover Graduate School Programs? 

  You’re reaching the final year of college, and you couldn’t be happier. You have already decided to continue your education […]

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  The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs

  Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and work-study programs.

Bright Future Hubs

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  Your Journey to Financial Wellness

  Whether you’re just getting started or a financial planning guru, the sooner you apply financial wellness in your daily life, the longer you will reap the financial benefits. We’re here to break it all down for you with exclusive content and tips that you can actually use and start applying today!

  Financial Wellnes Hub
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  Top Budgeting Hacks

  Like everything else, budgeting takes time, practice and patience as you learn to manage your monthly bills and expenses, while still enjoying your college experience. Fortunately, we have resources to help you start to manage your money better and set yourself up for financial success, even after you graduate.

  Budgeting Hub
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  Top Career Advice

  Landing an internship is one of the best opportunities you can take advantage of while in college. For tips on how to land your dream internship or how to get ready for your first job after college, Ascent has helpful videos and blogs to prepare you.

  Career Advice Hub
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  Guide for College

  Deciding on class schedules, finding housing for the next school year, having awkward (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations with your roommates – all new adventures as you start your college career that no one really prepares you for beforehand. Luckily, there’s probably an Ascent blog or video for that.

  Guide for College Hub