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College Loans fixed APRs starting at

3.69%*

No fees3. Low rates.
More repayment options4.

Apply for up to 100% of your college expenses in under 3 minutes.

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100,000+ people have used Ascent to pay for school

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Private Student Loan Rates

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Fixed Rates

3.69% - 14.41% APR*

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Variable Rates

5.50% - 14.56% APR*

Cover up to 100% of school costs in under 3 minutes -
with or without a co-signer

Preparing for college is hard work, but applying for an Ascent student loan is fast and easy.

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    No fees4

    No application, disbursement, prepayment or late fees

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    Low rates

    Low fixed rates starting at 3.69% APR* and low variable rates starting at 5.50% APR*

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    Student-friendly benefits

    Up to 40 flexible repayment options* – no other lender offers more.

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    Job & internship support

    Access to paid, remote internship opportunities as part of the AscentUP Internship Program¹

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A loan that fits your needs

We offer multiple repayment plans*, so you can choose what works best for you!
Pre-qualify in minutes to compare your options and preview your payments.

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No Surprises

You can preview your rate and repayment options without affecting your credit. We keep things simple with clear terms and no hidden fees4.

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Extra Support

Get your questions answered and meet your goals with access to friendly, expert help
on academic, career, and finance essentials. We’re invested in your journey to success!

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Community Benefits

Celebrate graduation with a cash reward2, get a discount when you sign up for autopay, earn money when you refer friends, and enter for a chance to win monthly scholarships.

100,000+ people have trusted Ascent to provide more than just a loan

82%

of credit-based college loan borrowers increased their credit score5

1.2 million+

minutes of financial wellness education accessed

$332,000+

in scholarships awarded by Ascent since 2020

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Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. See Terms and Conditions at AscentFunding.com/Rates and AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. Loan features and information advertised are intended for Ascent college student loans and are subject to change at any time.

*Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) displayed above are effective as of 12/02/2024 and reflect an Automatic Payment Discount of 0.25% for credit-based college student loans when you enroll in automatic payments. For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions. The final amount approved depends on the borrower’s credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Lowest interest rates require full principal and interest (Immediate) payments, the shortest loan term, a cosigner, and are only available for our most creditworthy applicants and cosigners with the highest average credit scores. Actual APR offered may be higher or lower than the examples above, based on the amount of time you spend in school and any grace period you have before repayment begins.

1To be eligible for coaching through AscentUP, the student borrower must be an undergraduate who has been approved for and completed an Ascent college loan application and has agreed to the AscentUP terms of service. To be eligible for the AscentUP Internship Program, the student borrower must be an undergraduate college or bootcamp student who has been approved for and completed an Ascent loan application, has applied for the Program, and agreed to the AscentUP Internship Program terms of service.

2Ascent’s 1% Cash Back Graduation Reward is for eligible college students only and subject to terms and conditions. Eligible students must request the graduation reward from Ascent. Learn more at AscentFunding.com/CashBack. 1% Cash Back Reward amount dependent upon total loan amount for Ascent college loan borrowers; approximately $365 average reward amount based upon eligible borrowers who received Cash Back Rewards in 2023. Aggregate cash back limit of $500.

3The final ACH discount approved depends on the borrower’s credit history, verifiable cost of attendance, and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Automatic Payment Discount of 0.25% is for credit-based loans and a 1.00% discount is for outcomes-based loans when you enroll in automatic payments. For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions.

4Only Ascent college loans are eligible for no fees. Ascent bootcamp loans are subject to a one-time origination fee of 5.0% of the loan amount. All Ascent loans are eligible for no application, disbursement, late, NSF or early payment fees.

5Impact to score may vary. For some, scores may not improve. Results will depend on many factors, including on-time payment history, the status of non-Ascent accounts, and other financial history.