The Truth About Private Loans: Top 4 Myths Debunked
There are plenty of myths surrounding the idea of private student loans. Ascent Funding is here to debunk 4 common… Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
Ascent Named Best Private Student Loan for 2021
Ascent has done it again! To kick off the new year, we are proud to announce that Ascent was named… Read More
The SMART Goal Method
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
Ascent Student Spotlight: Steven K. of St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Learn more about this month’s Student Spotlight, Steven Kramer, and how he shows up for the deaf community and beyond… Read More
7 Financial Wellness Podcasts for College Students
At Ascent, we provide free resources to help you throughout college, which may include links to third-party websites (where security… Read More
6 Tips to Build Your Personal Brand as a Student and Beyond
Personal branding will help you in your professional field by clearly differentiating you from others. Read our tips on building… Read More
What is Juneteenth? How to Support Black Communities Today and Every Day
Don't know where to start? Here's a few steps you can take to support Black Lives Matter in your community… Read More
Enter Ascent’s Second Annual 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships
Starting today, you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship from Ascent every weekday through August 10,… Read More
How to Use LinkedIn – Why Every Student Needs a Profile
Learn how to use LinkedIn to build your professional resume before graduation, placing you ahead of the competition in a… Read More
