Ascent Blog: Blog

Ascent Named Best Private Student Loan for 2021
Ascent has done it again! To kick off the new year, we are proud to announce that Ascent was named… Read More
Looking Ahead to a Brighter 2021: A Message from our CEO
Ascent's CEO, Ken Ruggiero, shared his thoughts on the past year and what he's looking forward to in 2021 -… Read More
5 Tips Every College Student Should Know Before Filing Taxes
May 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Need help filing taxes as a college student? Read up on how you can maximize your tax return this upcoming… Read More
What is Financial Wellness?
What is financial wellness? Whether you’re a financial planning guru or just getting started, we want to help you on… Read More
The SMART Goal Method
Jan 04, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
How to Save Money in College (and Still Have Fun)
Nov 30, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Worried about spending money this semester and beyond? Here are 6 ways to save money in college without sacrificing your… Read More
4 Student Loan Tips for College Grads
Dec 14, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
If you follow these 4 steps, you will successfully enter repayment after graduation and your journey to financial wellness will… Read More
Ascent Student Spotlight: Steven K. of St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Learn more about this month’s Student Spotlight, Steven Kramer, and how he shows up for the deaf community and beyond… Read More
6 Popular Self-Care Routines for Students
Aug 03, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
We know you're busy while struggling to balance all the responsibilities that come with being a student, but it's important… Read More
The College Grad’s Guide to Insurance
Aug 14, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Schools
You survived college and graduated – now what? Check out these four helpful tips on navigating insurance as a college… Read More