Ascent Blog: Blog

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
Headed Back to Campus? Here’s How to (Mentally) Prepare
Sep 02, 2021 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Returning to campus after spending a year at home can be suspenseful and exciting. Here’s how to return to campus… Read More
Should I Cosign? The Pros and Cons of Cosigning a Student Loan
Aug 25, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
Weighing the pros and cons of becoming a student loan cosigner? Learn about the benefits and potential risks of being… Read More
Getting A Job After Your Coding Bootcamp: 8 Tips to Prepare You For the Job Hunt
Aug 19, 2021 | By: Alicia Chavez
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Bootcamps
Whether you’re preparing for the job hunt early or getting ready to graduate, here are 8 tips to getting a… Read More
6 Tips On How To Build A Design Portfolio As A Student
Aug 16, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Summer is the perfect time to build a professional portfolio. Keep reading to learn tips on how to build a… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Finding a Cosigner
Aug 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
What is the Best Financial Advice You’ve Received? 10 Students Share What They’ve Learned
Aug 10, 2021 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
For our 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships Giveaway, students shared financial advice they’ve received from a mentor. Read More
Removing a Cosigner from a Student Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Jul 28, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
Although cosigners can be beneficial, you should know how to remove them from a student loan. Learn how to remove… Read More