Ascent Blog: For Cosigners

What is a Cosigner for a Student Loan?
Mar 14, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A cosigner is someone who takes legal responsibility for a loan in addition to the primary borrower. Learn more about… Read More
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How to Apply for Grad School Loans
Mar 09, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Grad Students
If you're attending graduate school, our step-by-step guide will help you figure out where to start with the loan application… Read More
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Ascent Parents Speak On Student Success
Jan 05, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
New adventures can be intimidating—whether it’s moving to a faraway campus, exploring some new classes, or furthering a budding career… Read More
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Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick
Dec 29, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For College Students
Setting goals doesn’t have to be daunting. As we near 2023, continue reading to learn how members of the Ascent… Read More
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A Guide to FAFSA Eligibility Requirements
Nov 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Grad Students, Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
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How to Apply for a Private Student Loan
Oct 28, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Grad Students, Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For College Students, For High School Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More
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How to Add or Change a School Code on FAFSA
Oct 24, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
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Your 2022 Guide to Voting in College: Tips for Students and First-Time Voters
Oct 01, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Being a college student means you’re consistently busy. Whether it’s figuring out where to live, what classes to take, or… Read More
What is EFC and What Does it Mean on FAFSA?
Sep 19, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determines how much financial aid you would receive based on your family's taxed and untaxed income,… Read More
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What is FAFSA and How Does it Work?
Sep 15, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
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