What to Do if You Can’t Get a Cosigner for a Student Loan
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
EFC Meaning: What Happened to EFC?
Learn about Expected Family Contribution (EFC), now called the Student Aid Index (SAI), and its role in determining financial aid… Read More
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
A Guide to Filing Taxes as a College Student
As scary as the word "taxes" may sound, it’s never too early for you to learn to do your own… Read More
What is a 529 College Savings Plan? How to Save for Your Student’s College Fund
A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More
5 Ways to Deal with Student Loan Debt Stress
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Be a Cosigner on Your Student Loan
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
The SMART Goal Method
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸
You’ve followed the tenets of financial literacy, applied for financial aid and saved up all you can for tuition costs.… Read More
