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Easy and convenient way to get a loan to further your education with a clear and affordable plan for repayment.

- Cristy

How it Works

Our mission is simple — to expand access to career-transforming education. Our borrower-friendly tuition financing has helped over 135,000 students pursue their academic and career goals.

  • Seamless Application Flow

    Apply in under 3 minutes, then check your loan status anytime at Career.AscentFunding.com.

  • Faster Processing Time

    We process applications quickly — start yours today and it may be ready for certification before day's end.

  • Flexible Repayment Options

    Ascent offers a variety of repayment options with competitive fixed rates and no prepayment penalties.

Our flexible payment options

You get a monthly repayment plan with low payments, fixed rates, and no prepayment penalties.

our flexible payment options
  • Immediate Repayment

    Make full payments beginning about one month after your program starts.

  • Interest-Only Repayment

    Make small interest-only payments in school and for three months after.

  • Minimum Repayment Options1

    Make minimum payments in school and for three months after.

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  • Find The School That Is Right For You

    Find the school that is right for you

    Our career training loans can help you fund your career training program and may cover up to 100% of your tuition.

  • Preview Your Loan Options Upfront

    Preview your loan options upfront

    Preview your loan options and find the right one for your needs. Whether you want to pay your loan off as fast as possible or make minimum payments in school and for 3 months after, we offer flexible loan options tailored to your needs.

  • Apply In Minutes

    Apply in minutes

    Our simple loan platform allows you to quickly apply for your loan, and you’ll know right away if you have been pre-qualified. If you are not approved, you may be given the opportunity to add a co-signer to strengthen your application.

  • We Pay Your School

    We pay your school

    Once you sign your final loan documents, you’re all set! We update your school and we send tuition directly to your school.

  • Repay Your Loan And Experience A Return On Education

    Repay your loan and experience a return on education

    Work with our loan servicing partners to enroll in Autopay, so you can focus on your new career. You’re on your way to a fresh start and the beginning of a great career!

Ready to Advance Your Career?

If you're ready to explore your loan options, let us be your guide.

1Loan features and information advertised are intended for Ascent consumer loans for career training programs and are subject to change at any time. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions.