Ascent Blog: Blog

Last-Minute Options for Filling Your College Funding Gap
Sep 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
There can be many uncertain factors that prevent us from securing all our college funding. If you find that you… Read More
Back to School: Planning for the Year Ahead
Sep 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Once you have the budgeting ball rolling, it’s much easier to keep it going, but you’ll still have to work… Read More
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money and Paying for College
Jan 08, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners
Talking about money with anyone can be hard. Talking about paying for college with your kids can be even tougher… Read More
7 Budgeting Tips for the School Year
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
The price of college can go beyond just tuition—living expenses and additional school costs can really add up. Quickly. This… Read More
5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
Apr 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
You can still have a fun summer break while staying productive! Read our tips on how to have a productive… Read More
3 Things the College Financial Aid Office Might Not Be Telling You
May 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
When considering your college options, a school’s financial aid office should be at the top of your “people to make… Read More
Do You Need a Job as a Full-Time College Student?
Sep 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
There are several reasons that students might hold a job alongside school. Some reasons are personal, and others are more… Read More
Private Student Loans 101
Jun 11, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Education is a big investment, and many students like you may need help paying for it. The price of tuition… Read More
College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in the Value of Their Education
Apr 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Cosigners, For Students, Research & Insights
A study commissioned by Ascent Funding reveals interesting insights regarding the cost and financing of higher education   According to… Read More
More Risk, Less Reward? New Study Finds College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in Value of Education
Jun 09, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students, In the Press
July 9, 2018 (SAN DIEGO, CA) — As thousands of college students finalize their financial aid plans for the coming… Read More