Ascent Blog: For College Students

Tips for Paying Off Student Loans
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
The federal student loan payment pause is set to end soon. Make sure you are financially prepared with information from… Read More
5 Major Takeaways from the 2025-2026 FAFSA Webinar
Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year.  Filling out… Read More
Navigating Student Loans as a First Time Borrower: Dos and Don’ts for Success
Dec 30, 2024 | By: Lisa Mach
Category: For College Students
Dos and Don’ts for Freshmen: Navigating Your First Year with Student Loans  Congratulations on starting this exciting chapter of your… Read More
What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Student Loans?
What happens when you default on your student loans? This question may arise in the minds of many borrowers, particularly… Read More
What Is the Minimum Credit Score Needed for Student Loans?
As with all loan types, your credit score significantly impacts your eligibility for private student loans. Your credit score may… Read More
How to Calculate Student Loan Interest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding how student loan interest works and how it’s calculated can help you manage your debt more effectively–and potentially save… Read More
Why You Should File the FAFSA® as Early as Possible
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the application process for federal student… Read More
Which Interest Rate Is Better for a Student Loan, Variable or Fixed?
If you submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are anticipating a gap between your covered financial… Read More
How Much College Aid Are Students Missing Out On?
How Much College Aid Are Students Leaving on the Table? (And How to Get It) In the 2023-2024 academic year,… Read More
4 Ways Parents Can Help Young Adults Avoid Overpaying for College
Sending your child to college is a major milestone, and one that can have a big impact on your family’s… Read More