Ascent Blog: For High School Students

When Does Student Loan Interest Start To Accrue?
When does interest start to accrue on student loans? Ascent explains when student loans start to accrue interest and when… Read More
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
What Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Financial Future
Take the stress out of financial planning for college students with these five key steps. Read More
How to Qualify for Student Loans & Eligibility Requirements
Confused about private student loans? Learn how to qualify for private student loans and other eligibility requirements in this blog. Read More
What I’ve Learned in College
College has been some of the best few years of my life and I've learned a lot along the way… Read More
A Q&A Interview with Cruz Sanchez
  Everyone’s path to a career they love looks different. No one knows this better than Cruz Sanchez, a bootcamp… Read More
How to Get Straight A’s in College
If straight A’s is something you're striving for, follow these 13 tips to build the skills needed to achieve good… Read More
How to Apply for Scholarships & Impactful Tips
Jan 30, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Private scholarships are a great way to help pay for the cost of college. Explore these tips on how to… Read More
Conversations on Entrepreneurship: Nikita Gupta
In our next Women in Tech interview, Nikita Gupta talks about her career and success with the intern management platform,… Read More

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