Ascent Blog: Blog

Webinar Recap: Cracking the Code on Scholarships
As the cost of education increases, scholarships have become a lifeline for countless students looking to pursue their academic dreams.… Read More
NASFAA 2024: Key Takeaways, Inspiring Moments and Insights!
Jul 09, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: For Schools
Kumba McGill, Ascent’s Relationship Manager, recently attended the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.… Read More
How Long Does it Take to Get Student Loans? (Federal and Private)
How long does it take to get a student loan? Factors such as when you submit the Free Application for… Read More
Paying for Law School: Everything You Need to Know
Pursuing a career as a lawyer can set you up for a rewarding future in the legal field, but the… Read More
Navigating Credit Scores: Your Key to Long-Term Financial Success
Your credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that’s determined by a range of factors including the current… Read More
When do I have to pay back my student loans?
Jan 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The world of higher education often means navigating student loans, which can sometimes be confusing. These loans can be a… Read More
How Do Student Loans Work? A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Feb 19, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
If your child plans to attend college, one of your primary concerns may be how to help them fund their… Read More
An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know 
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… Read More
Ascent is Providing Access to Paid Internships and Free Career Training  for Its Borrowers
Jul 26, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For Schools, In the Press, News
AscentUP and Riipen Partner to Launch Paid Internship Program, Exclusive to Ascent Borrowers    SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2024 – Ascent… Read More
Private vs. Federal Nursing Loans: Which is Best?
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Federal vs. private loans for nursing students Nursing can be a rewarding career choice with a positive employment outlook for… Read More