Ascent Blog

From Just Friends to Friends with Financial Benefits
Ascent is helping students earn money for college through their new Refer A Friend Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO,… Read More
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… Read More
Ascent Funding’s 2019 National Study Perceptions & Realities of Paying for College
Ascent Funding’s 2019 national study of students and parents explores their perceptions before starting college and the impact of reality… Read More
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… Read More
SAT vs ACT: What’s the Difference and How Do I Prepare for Both?
Jun 07, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Students looking to apply for college are often faced with a choice between whether to take the SAT or the… Read More
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… Read More
The Benefits of Having a Mentor and How to Get One
Sep 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For Students
The benefits to having a mentor in college can be invaluable. Check out our post on the perks of having… Read More
5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
Apr 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
You can still have a fun summer break while staying productive! Read our tips on how to have a productive… Read More
What Financial Wellness Means for a Student Today
Apr 15, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Financial literacy is a subject that everyone should master because we all use these skills far beyond graduation. You’ll be… Read More