Ascent Blog

How to Get Student Loans for Past Due Tuition
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools
Budgeting for college can be challenging, and past-due tuition balances can add stress to your plate. Even with the best… Read More
Student Aid Index (SAI) vs. EFC – What’s the Difference?
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools
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
School Codes in FAFSA: Adding, Removing & Editing
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
Can International Students Apply for FAFSA?
Aug 11, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For 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?
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Schools, For Students
Understanding Stafford loans & how to apply From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More
Does FAFSA® Cover Graduate School and Masters Programs?
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools
You’re reaching the final year of college, and you couldn’t be happier. You have already decided to continue your education… Read More
The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs
Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and… Read More
How to Qualify for Student Loans & Eligibility Requirements
Confused about private student loans? Learn how to qualify for private student loans and other eligibility requirements in this blog. Read More
How One Student is Pursuing His Dreams
Apr 13, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
Congratulations to Harsimran Sandhu, our $10,000 Pursue Your Dream Contest winner! We asked students to share their ambitions in a… Read More