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Learn about Expected Family Contribution (EFC), now called the Student Aid Index (SAI), and its role in determining financial aid… Read More

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More

The federal student loan payment pause is set to end soon. Make sure you are financially prepared with information from… Read More

Decoding Stafford loans: what you should know From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More

A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More

The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More

Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More

What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More

Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More

There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More