What is FAFSA and how does it work?
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
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
When is FAFSA Due for the 2024-25 School Year? Deadlines & FAQs for Students
Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More
School Codes in FAFSA: Adding, Removing & Editing
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
Can International Students Apply for FAFSA?
Even though international students can't receive aid from the U.S government, it's still important to complete the FAFSA. Learn more… Read More
