Ascent Blog: For Parents and Cosigners

Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are part of the federal direct loan program and offer students various loan options. Learn more. Read More
FAFSA Eligibility: Who Qualifies and Income Limits
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
How to Deal With Student Loan Debt
Feb 19, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
From forbearance and deferment options to general debt management, if you’re having trouble making student loan payments check out these… Read More
When Are College Applications Due?
College application deadlines determine the dates student applications must be submitted to be considered for the upcoming school year. While… Read More
How Is Your SAI (Previously Expected Family Contribution or EFC) Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More
Private Parent Loans vs. Parent PLUS Loans: How to Choose
Feb 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Category: For Parents and Cosigners
If college savings or financial aid falls a bit short, you may find yourself exploring different loan options to help… Read More
Different Ways to Pay for College Tuition
Planning for college is an exciting time of life, but it can get stressful when you don’t have a clear… Read More
How to Apply for Private Student Loans & What You Need
Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More
Tips for Paying Off Student Loans
Jan 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
The federal student loan payment pause is set to end soon. Make sure you are financially prepared with information from… Read More
5 Major Takeaways from the 2025-2026 FAFSA Webinar
Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year.  Filling out… Read More