Ascent Blog: For Students

The Forward Fund, NCAHEC and Ascent Funding Partner to Tackle North Carolina’s RN Shortage
May 08, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students, In the Press
North Carolina’s nursing shortage is projected to reach nearly 12,500 by 2033. To address this shortage, The Forward Fund (TFF)… Read More
How to Avoid Common FAFSA Errors
May 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Does the thought of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) give you a headache?  You’re not alone.… Read More
What to Do After College: A Practical Guide for Life after Graduation 
May 07, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Graduation is coming up soon, and with it comes a big question: What now?  By now, you’re used to attending… Read More
Do You Need Income for Student Loans?
Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Students often go directly from high school to higher education, and those who are just starting school haven’t had time… Read More
Does FAFSA Cover Part-Time Students?
Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
If you’re a part-time student, you might be balancing work, family, or other responsibilities while completing your degree, making financial… Read More
Does Student Aid Cover Online College Courses?
Apr 30, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Choosing a college isn’t just about majors and mascots. For a lot of students, the decision boils down to cost… Read More
The Best Tips for Transferring from a Community College to a 4-Year University
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Kristina Nguyen
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Many students dream of attending top universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, or Ivy League schools such as Columbia and… Read More
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
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… Read More