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School is in Session, But Students Still Don’t Have the Money They Need – New Study Reveals What Students Are Actually Doing About ItAscent 2019 fall national study measures college students’ preparedness to pay for college for the 2019-2020 academic year. -
8 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid as a College StudentDon't make these common money mistakes in college. Keep your finances in check and stay on track on your journey to financial wellness. -
One small step to solving the student debt crisis; one big step to helping students achieve financial successAscent launches strategic partnerships to help students pay for college and succeed beyond the classroom. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (October 3, 2019) – From applying for financial aid to learning how to pay back student loans effectively, companies across the nation are building more robust tools to help students on their journey to financial success. Ascent Funding, LLC, an award-winning, private student loan company that gives students even more opportunities to pay for college with or without a cosigner, has partnered with seven innovative companies as a part of their commitment to invest in a student’s success beyond a private student loan. Ascent’s student-centric approach to providing resources beyond private students loans, led to new partnerships and tools, such as the Ascent Rewards Program, a cash back program designed to help students earn cash from making purchases at one of the 50,000+ participating stores. -
Exploring Your Options: 4 Ways to Choose Between A College Dorm or Living Off-CampusLiving or off-campus is one of the biggest choices to make. We’ve put together four tips to help you choose your home away from home. -
From Just Friends to Friends with Financial BenefitsAscent is helping students earn money for college through their new Refer A Friend Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (August 6, 2019) – Commitments can be scary but finding ways to pay for college can be even scarier. -
Ascent Funding Launches 50-Day Scholarship Campaign For College Students Across the U.S.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2019) – Ascent Funding, LLC (“Ascent”), an innovative private student loan company that gives students more opportunities to pay for college, today announces the upcoming launch of its $50,000 summer scholarship campaign. -
Ascent Funding’s 2019 National Study Perceptions & Realities of Paying for CollegeAscent Funding’s 2019 national study of students and parents explores their perceptions before starting college and the impact of reality once the college experience begins. -
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸You’ve followed the tenets of financial literacy, applied for financial aid and saved up all you can for tuition costs. You may have taken on some subsidized federal student loans. But what if despite all of this, there is still a gap between the money funding you have and the funding you need? -
6 Smart Ways To Use Your Tax RefundWhen you put your tax refund to work for your future, you can reap the benefits for years to come. With that in mind, let’s look at some tax refund tips for college students so that you can be better equipped to thrive in the long run. -
Ascent Non-Cosigned Student Loans are Changing the Way Students Pay for College – On Their OwnDoes the ever-increasing cost of college have you stressing about cosigning for your college student’s loans? If that’s the case, it may be time to reassess how the cost of college is being paid. For juniors and seniors, the Ascent Non-cosigned Loan may be a good option to help finance the cost without a cosigner’s help. -
A Different Perspective on How to Approach Paying for College | Ascent CEO Ken Ruggiero on It’s Your Business on KCBQ-AMClick here to listen to how Ken is changing the student loan industry in his full interview with @RichardMuscio on @theAnswerSanDiego
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