Ascent Blog: Blog

The Differences Between Wants and Needs as a College Student
College is a time of newfound freedom as well as increased responsibilities for students transitioning from the comfort of their… Read More
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Feb 07, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The holidays are a time to focus on family and friends; don't let eating healthy on a budget during the… Read More
Ascent Launches New Bright Futures™ Engine to Bring Transparency to the College Decision Making Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (December 10, 2019) – From chemical engineering to sociology, a student’s future earnings after… Read More
Pencils Down: Ascent Helps Students and Friends Earn Money for College
  Ascent Student Loans rolls out the next phase of their Refer A Friend Program to help students and their… Read More
True Life: Budgeting Sucks, But It’s Kind of Important
It can be stressful balancing school, work, relationships, family obligations, a social life, and especially finances. Money alone can be… Read More
School is in Session, But Students Still Don’t Have the Money They Need – New Study Reveals What Students Are Actually Doing About It
Ascent 2019 fall national study measures college students’ preparedness to pay for college for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read More
8 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid as a College Student
Apr 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Don't make these common money mistakes in college. Keep your finances in check and stay on track on your journey… Read More
One small step to solving the student debt crisis; one big step to helping students achieve financial success
Oct 12, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, In the Press, News
Ascent launches strategic partnerships to help students pay for college and succeed beyond the classroom.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN… Read More
Exploring Your Options: 4 Ways to Choose Between A College Dorm or Living Off-Campus
Living or off-campus is one of the biggest choices to make. We’ve put together four tips to help you choose… Read More
From Just Friends to Friends with Financial Benefits
Ascent is helping students earn money for college through their new Refer A Friend Program   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SAN… Read More