Ascent Blog: For High School Students

How To Choose A Student Loan Lender: Important Factors To Consider
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
When it comes to choosing a private student loan lender, who you work with makes a big difference. Learn more… Read More
5 Pieces of Advice for First-Generation College Students
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ausleen Acosta - Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Transitioning into college is stressful, and it may feel more difficult as a first-generation college student. Read our advice for… Read More
How to Find Volunteer Opportunities for College Students
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Finding the right volunteer opportunity doesn't have to be hard. Read these six tips for finding the right volunteer opportunity… Read More
10 College Scholarship Application Tips You Need To Know
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
Scholarships don’t need to be overwhelming! Learn these 10 tips that will help you apply for scholarships. Read More
The Truth About Private Loans: Top 4 Myths Debunked
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
There are plenty of myths surrounding the idea of private student loans. Ascent Funding is here to debunk 4 common… Read More
How to Decorate Your Space For Halloween On A Budget
Oct 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
While Halloween is a time for candy and costumes, it’s also where we spend money. Here's a few ways to… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Be a Cosigner on Your Student Loan
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Don’t Forget These 20 Dorm Room Essentials
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
It’s time to pack it up and head back to school. To make sure you don’t forget some of the… Read More
How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much? 5 Ways to Avoid Overborrowing
Jun 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For Students
Over half of students overborrow during their time in college. Check out these helpful tips to avoid overborrowing student loans. Read More
6 Tips On How To Build A Design Portfolio As A Student
Aug 16, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Summer is the perfect time to build a professional portfolio. Keep reading to learn tips on how to build a… Read More

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