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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
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
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?
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
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
The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs
Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and… Read More
Confused about Federal Student Loan Repayments? Questions from Students, Answers from Ascent 
Ascent hosted an engaging webinar to address what’s on many people’s minds – federal student loan repayment. We know that… Read More
How to Get a Student Loan
There are several ways to get student loans, with a cosigner or without. Read how to get a student loan… Read More
How to Apply for Grad School Loans
Aug 14, 2024 | 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
Ascent Parents Speak On Student Success
Jan 05, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
New adventures can be intimidating—whether it’s moving to a faraway campus, exploring some new classes, or furthering a budding career… Read More
Your Guide to Voting in College: Tips for Students and First-Time Voters
Being a college student means you’re consistently busy. Whether it’s figuring out where to live, what classes to take, or… Read More