Ascent 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

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More

Ascent Funding explains what student loan forbearance is and what the pros and cons of forbearance are. Learn more and… Read More

What are Parent PLUS loans, and should you look into one? Ascent Funding breaks down what Parent PLUS loans are… Read More

A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More

When it comes to choosing a private student loan lender, who you work with makes a big difference. Learn more… Read More

Scholarships don’t need to be overwhelming! Learn these 10 tips that will help you apply for scholarships. Read More

There are plenty of myths surrounding the idea of private student loans. Ascent Funding is here to debunk 4 common… Read More

Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More

What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More