Ascent Blog: For Schools

NASFAA 2024: Key Takeaways, Inspiring Moments and Insights!
Jul 03, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: For Schools
Kumba McGill, Ascent’s Relationship Manager, recently attended the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.… Read More
An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know 
May 10, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… Read More
Ascent is Providing Access to Paid Internships and Free Career Training  for Its Borrowers
May 09, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: In the Press, Blog, For Schools, News, For Bootcamps
AscentUP and Riipen Partner to Launch Paid Internship Program, Exclusive to Ascent Borrowers    SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2024 – Ascent… Read More
How to Get Student Loans for Past Due Tuition
Feb 06, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Schools, For College Students, For Grad Students
How to Get Student Loans for Past-Due Tuition: A Comprehensive Guide Budgeting for college can be challenging, and past-due tuition… Read More
Student Aid Index (SAI) vs. EFC – What’s the Difference?
Jan 25, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… 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
How to Add or Change a School Code on FAFSA
Dec 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
A Guide to FAFSA Eligibility Requirements
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
Can International Students Apply for FAFSA?
Dec 19, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students
Even though international students can't receive aid from the U.S government, it's still important to complete the FAFSA. Learn more… Read More
What is a Stafford Loan?
Nov 10, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students
Decoding Stafford loans: what you should know From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More