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Student Loans are a Labor of Love
In this post, we’ll take a look at how student loans can enable you to prioritize your educational path and what types of financial aid may be right for your situation. We’ll also check out some questions you may ask yourself to determine which financial path is right for you. Wherever you come from and wherever you’re going, Ascent aims to provide you the assistance you need to succeed.

June 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Last-Minute Options for Filling Your College Funding Gap
There can be many uncertain factors that prevent us from securing all our college funding. If you find that you need to secure funds right before school starts, you don’t have to go about it alone. This guide, along with our other helpful blog posts, will help you explore the options you have to secure that last-minute funding for college.

September 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
Back to School: Planning for the Year Ahead
Once you have the budgeting ball rolling, it’s much easier to keep it going, but you’ll still have to work through the occasional bump in the road. We’ll explore some of the mental and financial challenges the school year can present, and ways to overcome these obstacles. By building upon your previous budgeting and planning knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to take on whatever challenges you may face on the path to higher education.

September 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money and Paying for College
Talking about money with anyone can be hard. Talking about paying for college with your kids can be even tougher with all that is riding on a college education. But, the paying for college-conversation needs be had earlier before a college choice is made. So, here are three ways to talk to your kids about money and paying for college.

January 08, 2025 | By: Ascent
7 Budgeting Tips for the School Year
The price of college can go beyond just tuition—living expenses and additional school costs can really add up. Quickly. This is why brushing up on some financial education tools can go a very long way when it comes to managing your college-related expenses.

September 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
You can still have a fun summer break while staying productive! Read our tips on how to have a productive summer without compromising your down time.

April 14, 2021 | By: Ascent
3 Things the College Financial Aid Office Might Not Be Telling You
When considering your college options, a school’s financial aid office should be at the top of your “people to make friends with” list. They offer invaluable aid and financing information to you and your student, but there are some things they may not always be so forthcoming with.

May 03, 2022 | By: Ascent
Do You Need a Job as a Full-Time College Student?
There are several reasons that students might hold a job alongside school. Some reasons are personal, and others are more general. Let’s look at some of the factors that may affect your decision on whether or not to be employed while enrolled..

September 01, 2022 | By: Ascent
Private Student Loans 101
Education is a big investment, and many students like you may need help paying for it. The price of tuition alone may seem like a barrier between where you’re at now and where you want to be. Even then, tuition isn’t the only expense you might face—the cost of textbooks, housing, transportation, food and supplies all add up.

June 11, 2020 | By: Ascent
College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in the Value of Their Education
A study commissioned by Ascent Funding reveals interesting insights regarding the cost and financing of higher education According to a May 2018 nationwide study* by Ascent Funding: Student’s financial burden is greater than expected. Nearly half of students report they are now shouldering more responsibility in paying for college than originally anticipated. The perception of value is not keeping pace with the price tag. 51 percent of students do not believe the value of a college education has kept up with the rising cost. There are significant gaps in student knowledge relative to financing options and what their future payments will look like. Only 32 percent know that interest begins accruing on the date of loan disbursement and only 21 percent correctly identified the average student loan payment as greater than $200 per month (nearly one-third believe it’s less than $100) Download Full Report * Ascent Funding surveyed 1,027 college students currently enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program who have taken out student loans. The survey was fielded using the Qualtrics Insight Platform, and Fulcrum provided the panel.

April 21, 2021 | By: Ascent
More Risk, Less Reward? New Study Finds College Students Taking on More Financial Responsibility While Lacking Confidence in Value of Education
July 9, 2018 (SAN DIEGO, CA) -- As thousands of college students finalize their financial aid plans for the coming year, a new nationwide survey by Ascent Student Loans has found that while the financial responsibility on students is greater than they expected, they don’t believe the value of a college education is keeping pace with the increasing price tag. Nearly half of students report they are now shouldering more responsibility for paying for college than originally anticipated – and in most cases are covering at least 50 percent of the total investment.

June 09, 2020 | By: Ascent