Ascent Blog: For Students

3 Steps to Help You Decide on a College Major
We’ve compiled three steps to help you decide on a college major, not just based on your interests and passions,… Read More
The Differences Between Wants and Needs as a College Student
College is a time of newfound freedom as well as increased responsibilities for students transitioning from the comfort of their… Read More
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Feb 07, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The holidays are a time to focus on family and friends; don't let eating healthy on a budget during the… Read More
Ascent Launches New Bright Futures™ Engine to Bring Transparency to the College Decision Making Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (December 10, 2019) – From chemical engineering to sociology, a student’s future earnings after… Read More
True Life: Budgeting Sucks, But It’s Kind of Important
It can be stressful balancing school, work, relationships, family obligations, a social life, and especially finances. Money alone can be… Read More
8 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid as a College Student
Apr 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Don't make these common money mistakes in college. Keep your finances in check and stay on track on your journey… Read More
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸
Dec 14, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
You’ve followed the tenets of financial literacy, applied for financial aid and saved up all you can for tuition costs.… Read More
National Decision Day: How to Pick the Right College🎓
Are you and your family struggling to pick a college?  Having options is great but making a final choice is… Read More
6 Smart Ways To Use Your Tax Refund
Apr 20, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
When you put your tax refund to work for your future, you can reap the benefits for years to come.… Read More
Ascent Non-Cosigned Student Loans are Changing the Way Students Pay for College – On Their Own
Does the ever-increasing cost of college have you stressing about cosigning for your college student’s loans? If that’s the case,… Read More