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💗Tough Love: How to Prepare Your College Grad to Take on Financial Responsibility for Their Loans🎓Nearly 40% of student borrowers are expected to default on their student loans by 2023 and more than one million people default on their student loans annually. This is a daunting statistic for sure, but that’s where you come into play. You can help set the expectations in the beginning so that they understand that neglecting student loan payments isn’t an option. -
Ascent Non-Cosigned Student Loans are Changing the Way Students Pay for College – On Their OwnDoes the ever-increasing cost of college have you stressing about cosigning for your college student’s loans? If that’s the case, it may be time to reassess how the cost of college is being paid. For juniors and seniors, the Ascent Non-cosigned Loan may be a good option to help finance the cost without a cosigner’s help. -
A Different Perspective on How to Approach Paying for College | Ascent CEO Ken Ruggiero on It’s Your Business on KCBQ-AMClick here to listen to how Ken is changing the student loan industry in his full interview with @RichardMuscio on @theAnswerSanDiego -
SAT vs ACT: What’s the Difference and How Do I Prepare for Both?Students looking to apply for college are often faced with a choice between whether to take the SAT or the ACT. These tests can make a big difference when it comes to college acceptance, so it’s no wonder why aspiring college students take this decision very seriously. -
5 Affordable Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in CollegeWe explore some of the ways that college students can celebrate Valentine’s Day affordably—while still making it a holiday to remember! -
Get ready and Know Your Options: SAT and ACT Prep resources📚🎓Due to the high demand for resources to prep for these exams, it can be difficult to determine which prep resource is best. Below are our recommendations for online, classroom, and print prep resources for you to consider for your student. -
The Changes Every Parent Should Know About for the 2019 – 2020 FAFSAThe FAFSA is updated annually, and there are major changes that you need to know about for 2019-2020. -
The Benefits of Having a Mentor and How to Get OneThe benefits to having a mentor in college can be invaluable. Check out our post on the perks of having a mentor and how to find one. -
Dropping classes: To W or not to W?With deadlines looming, it can be stressful to consider what classes you will continue this semester and which you will drop. But the bigger question is, if you miss the deadline for dropping classes, how will a "W" on your transcript effect you? -
Helpful Tips and Advice for Your First Job Out of CollegeThough there are many elements of your first post-college job that will be learned “on the job”, the following tips will help you ensure a successful work experience. Read on to find out how to make the most of your first job out of college! -
Applying to Graduate: What Every Student Should KnowThis is it—you’re at the final stretch, so close to graduation you can nearly feel the ceremonial cap on your head. All of your hard work is about to pay off, as the years of studying have prepared you to advance toward a future of new opportunities. With that being said, just because you’re nearing graduation doesn’t mean you can let off the gas.
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