Ascent Blog: Tag: College Students

EFC Meaning: What Happened to EFC?
May 28, 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
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
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
Feb 18, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
Ascent Partners with Social Finance to Support The Master’s Apprentice Program!
Jun 02, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: In the Press, News
Denver, CO (May 29, 2024) — Denver-based trade school The Master’s Apprentice today announced a partnership with the Colorado Pay It Forward Fund, a… Read More
When do I have to pay back my student loans?
Jun 05, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
The world of higher education often means navigating student loans, which can sometimes be confusing. These loans can be a… Read More
An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know 
Jan 17, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Schools, For Students
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… Read More
Private vs. Federal Nursing Loans: Which is Best?
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Federal vs. private loans for nursing students Nursing can be a rewarding career choice with a positive employment outlook for… Read More
How to Afford Nursing School
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
4 ways to pay for nursing school  Pursuing a nursing career is an exciting decision that brings the promise of… Read More
How to Read Your College Tuition Bill: A Guide  
Starting college is an adventure filled with new experiences, learning, and personal growth. Part of this process is learning how… Read More
How to Get Student Loans for Past Due Tuition
Jun 05, 2025 | 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

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