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School is in Session, But Students Still Don’t Have the Money They Need – New Study Reveals What Students Are Actually Doing About ItAscent 2019 fall national study measures college students’ preparedness to pay for college for the 2019-2020 academic year. -
8 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid as a College StudentDon't make these common money mistakes in college. Keep your finances in check and stay on track on your journey to financial wellness. -
Exploring Your Options: 4 Ways to Choose Between A College Dorm or Living Off-CampusLiving or off-campus is one of the biggest choices to make. We’ve put together four tips to help you choose your home away from home. -
From Just Friends to Friends with Financial BenefitsAscent is helping students earn money for college through their new Refer A Friend Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (August 6, 2019) – Commitments can be scary but finding ways to pay for college can be even scarier. -
Ascent Funding Launches 50-Day Scholarship Campaign For College Students Across the U.S.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2019) – Ascent Funding, LLC (“Ascent”), an innovative private student loan company that gives students more opportunities to pay for college, today announces the upcoming launch of its $50,000 summer scholarship campaign. -
Ascent Funding’s 2019 National Study Perceptions & Realities of Paying for CollegeAscent Funding’s 2019 national study of students and parents explores their perceptions before starting college and the impact of reality once the college experience begins. -
National Decision Day: How to Pick the Right College🎓Are you and your family struggling to pick a college? Having options is great but making a final choice is difficult. With National Decision Day right around the corner, we’re here to help give you some advice to ensure that you and your family makes a good choice. The deadline for making the first college deposit is rapidly coming due. -
A Different Perspective on How to Approach Paying for College | Ascent CEO Ken Ruggiero on It’s Your Business on KCBQ-AMClick here to listen to how Ken is changing the student loan industry in his full interview with @RichardMuscio on @theAnswerSanDiego -
SAT vs ACT: What’s the Difference and How Do I Prepare for Both?Students looking to apply for college are often faced with a choice between whether to take the SAT or the ACT. These tests can make a big difference when it comes to college acceptance, so it’s no wonder why aspiring college students take this decision very seriously. -
Get ready and Know Your Options: SAT and ACT Prep resources📚🎓Due to the high demand for resources to prep for these exams, it can be difficult to determine which prep resource is best. Below are our recommendations for online, classroom, and print prep resources for you to consider for your student. -
The Benefits of Having a Mentor and How to Get OneThe benefits to having a mentor in college can be invaluable. Check out our post on the perks of having a mentor and how to find one.
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