Ascent Blog: For Students

5 Ways to Easily Make Your Paycheck Last Longer
May 05, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Students, For College Students
Even before coronavirus, we asked students to share how they make their paychecks last longer to pay for school-related expenses. Read More
Networking in College Can Be a Game Changer
Mar 17, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Networking in college is an important skill that can greatly benefit you as a professional after graduation. Learn how you… Read More
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
Understanding the Difference Between a WANT and a NEED
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
Jan 15, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School 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
Oct 14, 2019 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School 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 💸
Apr 19, 2019 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
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