Ascent Blog: Tag: student loan application
529 College Savings Plan: How to Save for Your Student’s College Fund
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 Fear of Student Loan Debt
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
How to Successfully Ask Someone to Cosign a Student Loan
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Credit Scores 101
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
FAFSA® 101: Everything You Need to Know
What is FAFSA®? When is it due? Find answers to these questions and more in our FAFSA® 101 crash course. Read More
5 Ways to Get a Loan Without a Cosigner
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Here are five options you… Read More
How to Set Your Own SMART Goals
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2021, consider how… Read More
Notice a Funding Gap in Your Student Loans? Here’s What NOT to Do When Trying to Close It 💸
You’ve followed the tenets of financial literacy, applied for financial aid and saved up all you can for tuition costs.… Read More
Supporting Your Student Through the Stress of Finals Week
Whether you’ve experienced it or not, you likely realize that finals week is a stressful time for your college student.… Read More
National Decision Day: How to Pick the Right College🎓
Are you and your family struggling to pick a college? Having options is great but making a final choice is… Read More
