Ascent Blog: For Students

10 Scholarship Application Tips You Need To Know
Nov 11, 2021 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: For Students, For Cosigners, For College Students, For High School Students
Scholarships don’t need to be overwhelming! Learn these 10 tips that will help you apply for scholarships. Read More
Traveling Abroad: 3 Tips To Help You Pay For Your Study Abroad Program
Nov 02, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Students, For College Students
Paying for your study abroad may seem overwhelming, but these student tips can help you prepare for your trip without… Read More
The Truth About Private Loans: Top 4 Myths Debunked
Oct 27, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students
There are plenty of myths surrounding the idea of private student loans. Ascent Funding is here to debunk 4 common… Read More
How to Decorate Your Space For Halloween On A Budget
Oct 21, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
While Halloween is a time for candy and costumes, it’s also where we spend money. Here's a few ways to… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Be a Cosigner on Your Student Loan
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Don’t Forget These 20 Dorm Room Essentials
Oct 11, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
It’s time to pack it up and head back to school. To make sure you don’t forget some of the… Read More
5 Things I Learned from Studying Abroad In London
Oct 08, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Students, For College Students
Do you have questions about studying abroad? Here are five lessons our Ascent intern has learned from studying abroad in… Read More
How to Handle Post-Quarantine Social Anxiety
Oct 04, 2021 | By: Ausleen Acosta - Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious about the post-pandemic world, you’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to… Read More
How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much? 5 Ways to Avoid Overborrowing
Sep 22, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For High School Students
Over half of students overborrow during their time in college. Check out these helpful tips to avoid overborrowing student loans. Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Sep 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, Credit Card
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More