Ascent Blog: Tag: Tips
10 Key Financial Terms To Know Before You Graduate
Transitioning out of school can be overwhelming and often comes with many changes. Whether it’s graduating from high school, moving… Read More
What is EFC and What Does it Mean on FAFSA?
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determines how much financial aid you would receive based on your family's taxed and untaxed income,… Read More
What is FAFSA and How Does it Work?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
Building a Digital Portfolio Website as a Student
I like to think of portfolios as an extension of a resume. Portfolios are filled with things I wish to… Read More
5 Ascent Interns Share Their Best Productivity Tips
We asked 5 Ascent interns to share their best productivity tips for balancing academics, work, and other commitments. Read More
Conversations on Coaching with Felicia Wetzel, Ascent’s Student Success Coach
Felicia Wetzel is a part of the Ascent team, driving students to become their best selves through her expertise as… Read More
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
