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Students Shoulder More College Costs — But Doubt the Value of a Degree | Student Loan Hero
Jul 30, 2018/By: Ascent/In: 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
Jul 25, 2018/By: Ascent/In: 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 >
Parent PLUS Loans: Know the Facts Before You Borrow
Jul 24, 2018/By: Ascent/In: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Your child has been accepted into college! Congratulations, but here comes the hard part – how do you pay for… Read More >
The Truth About Private Loans: Top Myths Debunked
Jul 24, 2018/By: Ascent/In: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Just like ghost stories are inevitably told over a campfire, private student loan myths are shared between borrowers and soon-to-be… Read More >
3 Things the College Financial Aid Office Might Not Be Telling You
Jul 24, 2018/By: Ascent/In: 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 >
More Than Just a Student Loan: What Else to Look for When Choosing a Lender
Jul 24, 2018/By: Ascent/In: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
You’ll also want to make sure that the lender’s values and commitment to students are in line with your visions… Read More >
Do You Need a Job as a Full-Time College Student?
Jul 24, 2018/By: Ascent/In: 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
Jul 18, 2018/By: Ascent/In: 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
Jul 12, 2018/By: Ascent/In: For Cosigners, For Students, Research & Insights
Study commissioned by Ascent Students Loans 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
Jul 09, 2018/By: Ascent/In: News
“A new survey from Ascent Student Loans, a student loan provider, found that 47 percent of students are shelling out… Read More >
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