Ascent Blog: For Students

The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs
Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and… Read More
Confused about Federal Student Loan Repayments? Questions from Students, Answers from Ascent 
Ascent hosted an engaging webinar to address what’s on many people’s minds – federal student loan repayment. We know that… Read More
Ask Ascent: From Internship to Full-Time Role
Jan 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Internships offer students the chance to gain real-world experiences and grow their professional development skills. Internships may have the potential… Read More
What Will Make the Biggest Impact on Your Financial Future
Take the stress out of financial planning for college students with these five key steps. Read More
6 Tips to Research & Apply for a Private Student Loan
Dec 14, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Private student loans can be a daunting task, here's how students can research and apply for a private student loan. Read More
How to Qualify for Student Loans & Eligibility Requirements
Confused about private student loans? Learn how to qualify for private student loans and other eligibility requirements in this blog. Read More
Celebrating Earth Day as a Student
Apr 21, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Earth Day 2023 will land on April 22nd this year, right around the corner! For better or for worse, this… Read More
How to Get a Student Loan
There are several ways to get student loans, with a cosigner or without. Read how to get a student loan… Read More
How One Student is Pursuing His Dreams
Apr 13, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
Congratulations to Harsimran Sandhu, our $10,000 Pursue Your Dream Contest winner! We asked students to share their ambitions in a… Read More
A Guide to Filing Taxes as a College Student
Jan 13, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, 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