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The Changes Every Parent Should Know About for the 2019 – 2020 FAFSA
The FAFSA is updated annually, and there are major changes that you need to know about for 2019-2020.

July 15, 2019 | By: Ascent
Financial planning starting to freak you out? Here’s what you really need to know about sending your kid to college.
Nearly three-quarters of parents report their highest stressor as completing applications for admission and financial aid for college, with their biggest concern being the amount of student loans the family will need to borrow. So, before you get too stressed out, here are 4 ways to prepare for college.

July 15, 2019 | By: Ascent
6 Ways to Help Your Student Prep For Finals Season
As a parent, you might be struggling with how to help your student during this stressful period other than reminding them to get enough sleep, eat well, and hydrate – which are actually very important. Although we can’t give you the exam answers or write any finals papers for them, here are seven tips parents can give students during finals season.

April 22, 2021 | By: Ascent
4 Ways to Ensure Your College Graduate Is Prepared for the Job Hunt
Getting a job after graduation is the goal of most college students. But for many, the job search, interview, and employment process is completely new. We have some ideas for you that you can share with your graduate to help them with their first professional job hunt.

April 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
Should You Transfer Colleges?
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that over one-third of college students transfer at least once. Of these students, 14.1 percent transfer during their first year of college. Here are three things to consider when your student is thinking of switching schools:

December 20, 2024 | By: Ascent
Understanding Student Loans: 3 Tips to Help Your Family
Student loans are a great tool to use to go to college with nearly seven in 10 college seniors (68 percent) borrowing them in 2015. What makes loans manageable for families are how they can fit into any budget.

October 07, 2021 | By: Ascent
Student Loans are a Labor of Love
In this post, we’ll take a look at how student loans can enable you to prioritize your educational path and what types of financial aid may be right for your situation. We’ll also check out some questions you may ask yourself to determine which financial path is right for you. Wherever you come from and wherever you’re going, Ascent aims to provide you the assistance you need to succeed.

June 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money and Paying for College
Talking about money with anyone can be hard. Talking about paying for college with your kids can be even tougher with all that is riding on a college education. But, the paying for college-conversation needs be had earlier before a college choice is made. So, here are three ways to talk to your kids about money and paying for college.

January 08, 2025 | By: Ascent
3 Things the College Financial Aid Office Might Not Be Telling You
When considering your college options, a school’s financial aid office should be at the top of your “people to make friends with” list. They offer invaluable aid and financing information to you and your student, but there are some things they may not always be so forthcoming with.

May 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Private Student Loans 101
Education is a big investment, and many students like you may need help paying for it. The price of tuition alone may seem like a barrier between where you’re at now and where you want to be. Even then, tuition isn’t the only expense you might face—the cost of textbooks, housing, transportation, food and supplies all add up.

June 11, 2020 | By: Ascent
College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in the Value of Their Education
A study commissioned by Ascent Funding reveals interesting insights regarding the cost and financing of higher education According to a May 2018 nationwide study* by Ascent Funding: Student’s financial burden is greater than expected. Nearly half of students report they are now shouldering more responsibility in paying for college than originally anticipated. The perception of value is not keeping pace with the price tag. 51 percent of students do not believe the value of a college education has kept up with the rising cost. There are significant gaps in student knowledge relative to financing options and what their future payments will look like. Only 32 percent know that interest begins accruing on the date of loan disbursement and only 21 percent correctly identified the average student loan payment as greater than $200 per month (nearly one-third believe it’s less than $100) Download Full Report * Ascent Funding surveyed 1,027 college students currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program who have taken out student loans. The survey was fielded using the Qualtrics Insight Platform, and Fulcrum provided the panel.

April 21, 2021 | By: Ascent