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How to Apply for Private Student Loans & What You Need
Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More
Tips for Paying Off Student Loans
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
The federal student loan payment pause is set to end soon. Make sure you are financially prepared with information from… Read More
5 Major Takeaways from the 2025-2026 FAFSA Webinar
Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year.  Filling out… Read More
Navigating Student Loans as a First Time Borrower: Dos and Don’ts for Success
Dec 30, 2024 | By: Lisa Mach
Category: For College Students
Dos and Don’ts for Freshmen: Navigating Your First Year with Student Loans  Congratulations on starting this exciting chapter of your… Read More
Fulfillment Fund Partners with AscentUP and CareerSpring
Dec 26, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: In the Press
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fulfillment Fund, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to making college a reality for students growing up in… Read More
Ascent and the Forward Fund Launch $7 Million Fund
Dec 09, 2024 | By: Ascent
Category: News
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ascent, a leading provider of innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students… Read More
What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Student Loans?
What happens when you default on your student loans? This question may arise in the minds of many borrowers, particularly… Read More
What Is the Minimum Credit Score Needed for Student Loans?
As with all loan types, your credit score significantly impacts your eligibility for private student loans. Your credit score may… Read More
How to Calculate Student Loan Interest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding how student loan interest works and how it’s calculated can help you manage your debt more effectively–and potentially save… Read More
Why You Should File the FAFSA® as Early as Possible
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the application process for federal student… Read More

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