Ascent Blog

A Q&A Interview with Cruz Sanchez
  Everyone’s path to a career they love looks different. No one knows this better than Cruz Sanchez, a bootcamp… Read More
New Student Advice for College Students
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
If you could go back in time to be an incoming freshman again and give yourself one piece of advice,… Read More
How to Apply for Grad School Loans
Aug 14, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Grad Students
If you're attending graduate school, our step-by-step guide will help you figure out where to start with the loan application… Read More
Everything You Should Know About Cosigning a Student Loan
Feb 17, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Thinking about cosigning a student loan? Ascent Funding covers everything you need to know about being a cosigner. Learn more… Read More
Budget Blog – Finances of an SDSU Senior
Feb 15, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
The idea of having a budget can feel empowering, yet, the process of building, maintaining, and sticking to a budget… Read More
9 Reasons Why Coding Bootcamps Are Worth Attending
Jan 30, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps
Is a coding bootcamp worth it? Ascent explores 9 reasons coding bootcamps could be a good decision for your future.… Read More
A Guide to Software Engineer Bootcamps
Apr 11, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps
Learn more about what software engineer bootcamps are, how they work, and how they can accelerate your career path in… Read More
5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
Jan 31, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
February is Black History Month – read our blog post for a few tips on how to give back and… Read More
Is a Cybersecurity Bootcamp Worth It?
Oct 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps
Learn more about what cybersecurity bootcamps are, how they work, and how they can accelerate your career path in this… Read More
Conversation on Tech & Film: Lesly Lynch
Jan 25, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Celebrating Women, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Students
If you’re looking for a career with endless possibilities, a position in the tech industry can deliver. Case in point,… Read More

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