Ascent Blog: Author: Ascent

Financial Decisions to Make Your Future Self Proud 
Take the stress out of financial planning for college students with these five key steps. Read More
How to Qualify for Student Loans & Eligibility Requirements
Confused about private student loans? Learn how to qualify for private student loans and other eligibility requirements in this blog. Read More
How to Get a Student Loan
There are several ways to get student loans, with a cosigner or without. Read how to get a student loan… Read More
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Loans for Students
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are part of the federal direct loan program and offer students various loan options. Learn more. Read More
5 Steps to Filing Your Taxes, From a College Student
Apr 10, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
As scary as the word "taxes" may sound, it’s never too early for you to learn to do your own… Read More
What I’ve Learned in College
College has been some of the best few years of my life and I've learned a lot along the way… Read More
Advice for New College Students
Mar 16, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
If you could go back in time to be an incoming freshman again and give yourself one piece of advice,… Read More
What is a Cosigner for a Student Loan?
Mar 14, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A cosigner is someone who takes legal responsibility for a loan in addition to the primary borrower. Learn more about… Read More
How to Apply for Grad School Loans
Mar 09, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Grad Students
If you're attending graduate school, our step-by-step guide will help you figure out where to start with the loan application… Read More
Everything You Should Know About Cosigning a Student Loan
Feb 21, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Thinking about cosigning a student loan? Ascent Funding covers everything you need to know about being a cosigner. Learn more… Read More