Ascent Blog: For College Students

How to Decide Which College is Right for You
Jul 08, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Are you ready to make a big decision about the next chapter of your life? Here's six tips to help… Read More
Changes to Ascent This Summer: More Options, Competitive Rates and Greater Access
Jul 07, 2021 | By: Ascent | In: In the Press, For Students, News, For College Students
This summer, Ascent is ready to help even more students pay for the upcoming school year, which includes making record-breaking… Read More
5 Ways to Budget for Summer Vacation
Jun 28, 2021 | By: Ruby Kate Galapon | SDSU Ascent Intern | In: For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Whether you’re planning for a staycation or an adventure a little farther away, these tips can help inspire you to… Read More
Ascent Student Spotlight: Alexis J. of San Diego State University
Jun 22, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Throughout her college career, Alexis Juarez was the definition of self-motivated. From managing three internships (one while studying abroad in… Read More
Father’s Day: Financial Advice from Dad
Jun 18, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students, For Parents and Cosigners
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked our team to share the best financial tips their dads have passed on to… Read More
Dream Job: 8 Tips to Help You Search For an Internship
Jun 16, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern | In: For College Students
Looking for your dream internship can be challenging in today’s online learning environment. Here are some tips to help you… Read More
Your Guide to Paying for College: 4 Tips to Get Started
Apr 06, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Feeling overwhelmed about your options to paying for college? Here are five money management tips to get started with your… Read More
How to Be Financially Confident, From Women Who’ve Been There
Mar 09, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Find out what these financially awesome experts have learned about managing money on their journey to financial wellness. Read More
How to Avoid Overdraft Fees: 5 Tips for Students
Mar 08, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students
What is an overdraft fee? Learn more about this costly expense and five tips to avoid overdraft fees while in… Read More
5 Things to Consider Before Joining Greek Life in College
Feb 22, 2021 | By: Alicia Chavez | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students
If you’re searching for ways to meet people on campus, here are five things to consider before joining Greek life… Read More
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