Ascent Blog: Tag: College Students

How to Get Student Loans for Past Due Tuition
Feb 06, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools
How to Get Student Loans for Past-Due Tuition: A Comprehensive Guide Budgeting for college can be challenging, and past-due tuition… Read More
FAFSA Application Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Process?
How long does the FAFSA take to process? We've compiled a quick reference guide on how long it takes to… Read More
Student Aid Index (SAI) vs. EFC – What’s the Difference?
Jan 25, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools
Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… Read More
How Does Tuition Work: Can I Pay in Installments?
Embarking on your college journey is an exciting new adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, personal growth, and… Read More
What is the Meaning of EFC (SAI) & How Does it Impact FAFSA?
Jan 02, 2024 | 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
FAFSA Simplification Act: Changes to the FAFSA
Ascent Funding walks you through the changes that will be happening to the FAFSA with the FAFSA Simplification Act. Read More
When is FAFSA Due for the 2024-25 School Year? Deadlines & FAQs for Students
Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Dec 20, 2023 | 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
How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
Nov 21, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Students
Differences between interest and APR in student loans If you’re exploring different ways to pay for college or graduate school,… Read More
What is a Stafford Loan?
Nov 10, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Schools, For Students
Understanding Stafford loans & how to apply From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More

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