Ascent Blog: Blog

How to Succeed at a Coding Bootcamp
Jun 23, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps
If you’ve decided to take the leap and attend a bootcamp, here are eight tips to help you succeed (and… Read More
Father’s Day: Financial Advice from Dad
To celebrate Father’s Day, we asked our team to share the best financial tips their dads have passed on to… Read More
8 Simple Steps on How to Find an Internship
Aug 14, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: For College Students
Looking for your dream internship can be challenging in today’s online learning environment. Here are some tips to help you… Read More
Your Guide to Paying for College: 4 Tips to Get Started
Feeling overwhelmed about your options to paying for college? Here are five money management tips to get started with your… Read More
Ascent Now Offers Consumer Loans for Coding Bootcamps
Mar 04, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, In the Press
Ascent now offers loans for coding bootcamps or accelerated learning programs to further support students investing in higher education. Read More
How to Be Financially Confident, From Women Who’ve Been There
Find out what these financially awesome experts have learned about managing money on their journey to financial wellness. Read More
How to Avoid Overdraft Fees: 5 Tips for Students
Jan 17, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
What is an overdraft fee? Learn more about this costly expense and five tips to avoid overdraft fees while in… Read More
5 Things to Consider Before Joining Greek Life in College
Mar 04, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
If you’re searching for ways to meet people on campus, here are five things to consider before joining Greek life… Read More
Ken Joins Episode #114 of The Higher Ed Geek Podcast with Dustin Ramsdell
Jun 29, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, News
Ascent’s CEO & Chairman, Ken Ruggiero, recently sat down with Dustin Ramsdell at The Higher Ed Geek Podcast to talk… Read More
6 Tips for Navigating Your First Day of College
Feb 09, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
You’ve unpacked your room, what now? Here are a few supportive tips on how to survive your first day as… Read More

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