Ascent Blog: For Parents and Cosigners

February is Black History Month – read our blog post for a few tips on how to give back and… Read More

If straight A’s is something you're striving for, follow these 13 tips to build the skills needed to achieve good… Read More

New adventures can be intimidating—whether it’s moving to a faraway campus, exploring some new classes, or furthering a budding career… Read More

Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More

Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More

Being a college student means you’re consistently busy. Whether it’s figuring out where to live, what classes to take, or… Read More

Federal and private student loans each have benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about what makes them different and more from… Read More

From forbearance and deferment options to general debt management, if you’re having trouble making student loan payments check out these… Read More

A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More

Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More