Ascent Blog: Tag: College Students

Why Do I Need a Cosigner for my Student Loan?
Dec 02, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
You may wonder: Do I need a cosigner and why? Ascent breaks down 5 reasons why you need a cosigner… Read More
What Are Parent PLUS Loans? Know the Facts
Mar 15, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
What are Parent PLUS loans, and should you look into one? Ascent Funding breaks down what Parent PLUS loans are… Read More
What is a 529 College Savings Plan? How to Save for Your Student’s College Fund
Jan 10, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More
3 Ways to Address Student Loan Debt Fatigue
Dec 08, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Feeling emotionally drained, weary, or burnt out when it comes to your student loans? Do you see no end in… Read More
5 Ways to Deal with Student Loan Debt Stress
Nov 29, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
How To Choose A Student Loan Lender: Important Factors To Consider
Nov 22, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
When it comes to choosing a private student loan lender, who you work with makes a big difference. Learn more… Read More
The Truth About Private Loans: Top 4 Myths Debunked
Oct 27, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For High School Students, For Students
There are plenty of myths surrounding the idea of private student loans. Ascent Funding is here to debunk 4 common… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Be a Cosigner on Your Student Loan
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
How Much Student Loan Debt is Too Much? 5 Ways to Avoid Overborrowing
Sep 22, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For Students
Over half of students overborrow during their time in college. Check out these helpful tips to avoid overborrowing student loans. Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Sep 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, Credit Card, For Cosigners, For Students
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More