Ascent Blog: For College Students

Managing Student Loan Anxiety: Tips from One Student to Another
Mar 14, 2025 | By: Maelia Madariaga-Ilagan
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners
When I started college, I knew I’d be taking on student loans. However, I didn’t realize just how much it… Read More
Pros and Cons of Community College Compared to University
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
More high school grads are going straight to community college after graduation. Learn why students are choosing community college after… Read More
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are part of the federal direct loan program and offer students various loan options. Learn more. Read More
FAFSA Eligibility: Who Qualifies and Income Limits
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
How to Deal With Student Loan Debt
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
From forbearance and deferment options to general debt management, if you’re having trouble making student loan payments check out these… Read More
When Are College Applications Due?
College application deadlines determine the dates student applications must be submitted to be considered for the upcoming school year. While… Read More
How Is Your SAI (Previously Expected Family Contribution or EFC) Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More
What are the costs of Dental School?: The breakdown of costs, fees, and funding options 
Feb 06, 2025 | By: Lisa Mach
Categories: For College Students, For Cosigners
Making the decision to go to dental school is a big decision. That’s why it’s important to have a clear… Read More
The Essential Guide to Creating a Student Loan Repayment Plan
Feb 04, 2025 | By: Lisa Mach
Categories: For College Students, For Cosigners
While managing your student loans can be intimidating, there are ways to simplify staying on top of repayment! It is… Read More
Different Ways to Pay for College Tuition
Planning for college is an exciting time of life, but it can get stressful when you don’t have a clear… Read More