Ascent Blog

Don’t Forget These 20 Dorm Room Essentials
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
It’s time to pack it up and head back to school. To make sure you don’t forget some of the… Read More
How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much? 5 Ways to Avoid Overborrowing
Jun 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For 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
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Credit Card, For Cosigners, For Students
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
Getting A Job After Your Coding Bootcamp: 8 Tips to Prepare You For the Job Hunt
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For Students
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 College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Summer is the perfect time to build a professional portfolio. Keep reading to learn tips on how to build a… Read More
What is the Best Financial Advice You’ve Received? 10 Students Share What They’ve Learned
Jun 10, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
For our 50 Days of $1,000 Scholarships Giveaway, students shared financial advice they’ve received from a mentor. Read More
Songs of Summer – Build Your Ultimate Summer Playlist 🎶
What are you listening to this summer? The Ascent interns shared the songs they plan to have on repeat all… Read More
5 Summer Activities to Strengthen Your Resume
Jul 26, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Looking for something fun to gain experience and help you get your dream job? Here are five summer activities to… Read More
How to Choose the Right Coding Bootcamp: 4 Tips to Help You Decide
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For Students
Stuck on which bootcamp course to take? Read more of Ascent Funding’s tips on how to choose the right bootcamp… Read More
How to Decide Which College is Right for You
Jan 12, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Are you ready to make a big decision about the next chapter of your life? Here's six tips to help… Read More

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