Ascent Blog: For Students

How to Choose the Right Bootcamp: 4 Tips to Help You Decide
Jul 22, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
Stuck on which bootcamp course to take? Read more of Ascent Funding’s tips on how to choose the right bootcamp… Read More
Do You Need a Cosigner for Your Student Loan? The Real Deal About Making this Deal
Jul 20, 2021 | By: Ascent | In: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… Read More
How to Decide Which College is Right for You
Jul 08, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Are you ready to make a big decision about the next chapter of your life? Here's six tips to help… Read More
Changes to Ascent This Summer: More Options, Competitive Rates and Greater Access
Jul 07, 2021 | By: Ascent | In: In the Press, For Students, News, For College Students
This summer, Ascent is ready to help even more students pay for the upcoming school year, which includes making record-breaking… Read More
What to Know Before Attending A Coding Bootcamp: 7 Tips to Help You Prepare For Your First Day
Jul 01, 2021 | By: Alicia Chavez | In: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
Considering a career in coding, UX design, or full stack development? Here are a few things to keep in mind… Read More
5 Ways to Budget for Summer Vacation
Jun 28, 2021 | By: Ruby Kate Galapon | SDSU Ascent Intern | In: For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Whether you’re planning for a staycation or an adventure a little farther away, these tips can help inspire you to… Read More
Ascent Student Spotlight: Alexis J. of San Diego State University
Jun 22, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Throughout her college career, Alexis Juarez was the definition of self-motivated. From managing three internships (one while studying abroad in… Read More
Father’s Day: Financial Advice from Dad
Jun 18, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students, For Parents and Cosigners
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked our team to share the best financial tips their dads have passed on to… Read More
5 Steps to Filing Your Taxes, From a College Student
May 18, 2021 | By: Brandon Fortino - SDSU Marketing Intern | In: Blog, For Students
As scary as the word "taxes" may sound, it’s never too early for you to learn to do your own… Read More
3 Women in Tech Who Will Inspire You
May 07, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis | In: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
More than ever before, women have made an impact in the workforce. According to Career Karma, 57% of jobs in… Read More
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