Ascent Blog: Month: July 2018

Students Shoulder More College Costs — But Doubt the Value of a Degree | Student Loan Hero
Aug 06, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: News
“’We need to once again take an investment approach, and arm students and their parents with information and guidance that… Read More
5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
Apr 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For 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 Cosigners, For Students
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 Cosigners, For Students
Education is a big investment, and many students like you may need help paying for it. The price of tuition… Read More
College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in the Value of Their Education
Apr 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Cosigners, For Students, Research & Insights
A study commissioned by Ascent Funding reveals interesting insights regarding the cost and financing of higher education   According to… Read More
Money, not grades, more likely to get in the way of that college education | CNBC
Aug 06, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: News
“A new survey from Ascent Student Loans, a student loan provider, found that 47 percent of students are shelling out… Read More
More Risk, Less Reward? New Study Finds College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in Value of Education
Jun 09, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students, In the Press
July 9, 2018 (SAN DIEGO, CA) — As thousands of college students finalize their financial aid plans for the coming… Read More

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