Ascent Blog: Tag: FAFSA

An Update on FAFSA Delays: What Parents and Students Need to Know 
May 10, 2024 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
There have been countless adjustments to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process this past year, and the… Read More
How Long Does FAFSA 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 Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… Read More
How is Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or SAI Number Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… 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
How to Add or Change a School Code on FAFSA
Dec 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools
Need to update your school information on the FAFSA? Learn more about the process of adding, editing, or deleting a… Read More
A Guide to FAFSA Eligibility Requirements
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More
Can International Students Apply for FAFSA?
Dec 19, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students
Even though international students can't receive aid from the U.S government, it's still important to complete the FAFSA. Learn more… Read More
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
Dec 18, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More