Ascent Blog: Tag: College Students

Ascent Named Best Places to Work in Fintech 2025  
May 12, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, In the Press
For the fourth year, San Diego-based fintech recognized for innovative culture   Ascent, a leading provider of innovative financial products and… Read More
The Forward Fund, NCAHEC and Ascent Funding Partner to Tackle North Carolina’s RN Shortage
May 12, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For Students, In the Press
North Carolina’s nursing shortage is projected to reach nearly 12,500 by 2033. To address this shortage, The Forward Fund (TFF)… Read More
What to Do After College: A Practical Guide for Life after Graduation 
May 12, 2025 | By: Kristina Nguyen
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Graduation is coming up soon, and with it comes a big question: What now?  By now, you’re used to attending… Read More
Navigating Education Evolution: An Ask Me Anything session with Ascent’s CEO Ken Ruggiero 
Apr 22, 2025 | By: Jazmin Chen
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students
Education is always evolving, and keeping track of the changes can be overwhelming. From critical FAFSA updates to new Department… Read More
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… Read More
What to Do if You Can’t Get a Cosigner for a Student Loan
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
Does Cosigning a Student Loan Affect My Credit?
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
The Credit Impact To Cosigning a Student Loan If you’re wondering how cosigning a student loan affects credit, the answer… Read More
How Parents or Guardians Can Help Their Child Get a Student Loan
Apr 23, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
As a parent or guardian of a college-bound student, it’s important to ensure your child is financially prepared to cover… Read More
EFC Meaning: What Happened to EFC?
Feb 25, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners
Learn about Expected Family Contribution (EFC), now called the Student Aid Index (SAI), and its role in determining financial aid… Read More
Tips for Paying Off Student Loans
Jan 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