Ascent Blog

What Does the End of Grad PLUS Loans Mean for Higher Education? 
Dec 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Students, Research & Insights
For nearly twenty years, the Grad PLUS loan program has been a major pillar of federal financial aid for graduate… Read More
How to Build a Preferred Lender List: A Checklist for Schools 
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools, Uncategorized
With Grad PLUS loans being phased out, graduate students and schools are facing new choices and considerations. While this transition… Read More