Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are part of the federal direct loan program and offer students various loan options. Learn more. Read More
FAFSA Eligibility: Who Qualifies and Income Limits
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
How Is Your SAI (Previously Expected Family Contribution or EFC) Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… 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
An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… 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?
Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… 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
School Codes in FAFSA: Adding, Removing & Editing
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
