Ascent Blog: For Students

Graduate PLUS Loans: Your Comprehensive Guide
Nov 04, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students, Uncategorized
Diving into advanced education is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life. It’s a time of personal growth, career development, and… Read More
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
Feb 18, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
How Much College Aid Are Students Missing Out On?
How Much College Aid Are Students Leaving on the Table? (And How to Get It) In the 2023-2024 academic year,… Read More
When do I have to pay back my student loans?
Jun 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The world of higher education often means navigating student loans, which can sometimes be confusing. These loans can be a… Read More
An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know 
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… Read More
Private vs. Federal Nursing Loans: Which is Best?
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Federal vs. private loans for nursing students Nursing can be a rewarding career choice with a positive employment outlook for… Read More
How to Afford Nursing School
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
4 ways to pay for nursing school  Pursuing a nursing career is an exciting decision that brings the promise of… Read More
How to Read Your College Tuition Bill: A Guide  
Starting college is an adventure filled with new experiences, learning, and personal growth. Part of this process is learning how… Read More
How Does Tuition Work: Can I Pay in Installments?
Embarking on your college journey is an exciting new adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, personal growth, and… Read More
When Does Student Loan Interest Start To Accrue?
When does interest start to accrue on student loans? Ascent explains when student loans start to accrue interest and when… Read More

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