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15 Must Have Student DiscountsFrom tuition to housing, and those pricey textbooks, the list seems never-ending. But, did you know you could get some discounts just by being a student? -
Enter Ascent’s Second Annual 50 Days of $1,000 ScholarshipsStarting today, you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship from Ascent every weekday through August 10, 2020. -
5 Ways to Easily Make Your Paycheck Last LongerEven before coronavirus, we asked students to share how they make their paychecks last longer to pay for school-related expenses. -
Networking in College Can Be a Game ChangerNetworking in college is an important skill that can greatly benefit you as a professional after graduation. Learn how you can build your networking skills. -
How to Use LinkedIn - Why Every Student Needs a ProfileLearn how to use LinkedIn to build your professional resume before graduation, placing you ahead of the competition in a future job search. -
3 Steps to Help You Decide on a College MajorWe’ve compiled three steps to help you decide on a college major, not just based on your interests and passions, but based on your potential future income. -
The Differences Between Wants and Needs as a College StudentCollege is a time of newfound freedom as well as increased responsibilities for students transitioning from the comfort of their home to the uncertainty of college life. Striking the balance between studying vs. socializing and spending vs. saving may seem like an enormous task, especially with limited resources to help students understand how costly each decision can be for their academic and financial well-being. -
How to Eat Healthy on a BudgetThe holidays are a time to focus on family and friends; don't let eating healthy on a budget during the holidays fall this year. Read more here. -
Ascent Launches New Bright Futures™ Engine to Bring Transparency to the College Decision Making ProcessFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (December 10, 2019) – From chemical engineering to sociology, a student’s future earnings after graduation and cost of attendance should be part of their overall college decision. -
Pencils Down: Ascent Helps Students and Friends Earn Money for CollegeAscent Student Loans rolls out the next phase of their Refer A Friend Program to help students and their friends pay for college FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, San Diego, CA (October 04, 2019) - Ascent Funding, LLC, an award-winning, private student loan company, announced today the launch of the next phase of their Refer A Friend Program which pays students for each friend they refer to Ascent. -
True Life: Budgeting Sucks, But It’s Kind of ImportantIt can be stressful balancing school, work, relationships, family obligations, a social life, and especially finances.
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