Ascent Blog: For Parents and Cosigners

Expected Changes to Student Loans in 2025
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Big shifts are already underway for student loans in 2025. President Trump is back in office, and his administration has… Read More
The Impact on Student Loans If the Department of Education (ED) Shuts Down
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to dismantle and defund the U.S. Department of Education (ED),… Read More
What is a Cosigner for a Student Loan?
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A cosigner is someone who takes legal responsibility for a loan in addition to the primary borrower. Learn more about… Read More
Major Takeaways from Ascent & SAFE Credit Union Webinar: Paying for College 101
Major Takeaways from Ascent & SAFE Credit Union Webinar: Paying for College 101: Navigating FAFSA®, Scholarships & Loans With tuition… Read More
Does Cosigning a Student Loan Affect My Credit?
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
The Credit Impact To Cosigning a Student Loan If you’re wondering how cosigning a student loan affects credit, the answer… Read More
The Pros and Cons of Cosigning a Student Loan
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
Weighing the pros and cons of becoming a student loan cosigner? Learn about the benefits and potential risks of being… Read More
Navigating Student Financial Aid in Changing Times: What Students and Parents Should Know
Mar 24, 2025 | By: Ken Ruggiero, Ascent Co-Founder and CEO
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Update: On 3/20/25, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education… Read More
How Parents or Guardians Can Help Their Child Get a Student Loan
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
As a parent or guardian of a college-bound student, it’s important to ensure your child is financially prepared to cover… Read More
Managing Student Loan Anxiety: Tips from One Student to Another
Mar 14, 2025 | By: Maelia Madariaga-Ilagan
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners
When I started college, I knew I’d be taking on student loans. However, I didn’t realize just how much it… Read More
How to Remove a Cosigner from a Student Loan
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Although cosigners can be beneficial, you should know how to remove them from a student loan. Learn how to remove… Read More