Ascent Blog: For College Students

How to Afford Nursing School
Mar 12, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
4 ways to pay for nursing school  Pursuing a nursing career is an exciting decision that brings the promise of… Read More
How to Read Your College Tuition Bill: A Guide  
Starting college is an adventure filled with new experiences, learning, and personal growth. Part of this process is learning how… Read More
Does Cosigning a Student Loan Affect My Credit?
Feb 08, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
The Credit Impact To Cosigning a Student Loan If you’re wondering how cosigning a student loan affects credit, the answer… Read More
How to Get Student Loans for Past Due Tuition
Feb 06, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools
How to Get Student Loans for Past-Due Tuition: A Comprehensive Guide Budgeting for college can be challenging, and past-due tuition… Read More
FAFSA Application Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Process?
How long does the FAFSA take to process? We've compiled a quick reference guide on how long it takes to… Read More
Student Aid Index (SAI) vs. EFC – What’s the Difference?
Jan 25, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools
Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… Read More
How Does Tuition Work: Can I Pay in Installments?
Embarking on your college journey is an exciting new adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, personal growth, and… Read More
When Does Student Loan Interest Start To Accrue?
When does interest start to accrue on student loans? Ascent explains when student loans start to accrue interest and when… Read More
How is Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or SAI Number Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More
FAFSA Simplification Act: Changes to the FAFSA
Ascent Funding walks you through the changes that will be happening to the FAFSA with the FAFSA Simplification Act. Read More

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