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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
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
Feb 18, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
Webinar Recap: Cracking the Code on Scholarships
As the cost of education increases, scholarships have become a lifeline for countless students looking to pursue their academic dreams.… Read More
How Long Does it Take to Get Student Loans? (Federal and Private)
How long does it take to get a student loan? Factors such as when you submit the Free Application for… Read More
Navigating Credit Scores: Your Key to Long-Term Financial Success
Your credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that’s determined by a range of factors including the current… Read More
How Do Student Loans Work? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Feb 19, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
If your child plans to attend college, one of your primary concerns may be how to help them fund their… 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
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