Ascent Blog: Tag: loans for students

Private vs. Federal Nursing Loans: Which is Best?
Mar 15, 2024 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Federal vs. private loans for nursing students Nursing can be a rewarding career choice with a positive employment outlook for… Read More
What is EFC (SAI), and What Does it Mean on FAFSA?
Jan 02, 2024 | 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
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Dec 20, 2023 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… 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
How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
Nov 21, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Grad Students
What is student loan interest, and how does it work? If you’re exploring different ways to pay for college or… Read More
What is a Stafford Loan?
Nov 10, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students
Decoding Stafford loans: what you should know From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More
The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs
Oct 19, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For Grad Students
Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and… Read More
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 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
5 Ways to Overcome the Stress of Student Loan Debt
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