Ascent Reviews & Testimonials

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My daughter has used this funding for college for 3 years now. We wanted to keep all her funding with one company instead of shopping around and Ascent makes it so easy from year to year. I can't say enough about using them, they have been so AWESOME!

★★★★★

TaraLynne W.

Everyone was so helpful and nice to work with! Being a first generational College student picking a loan was scary and nerve wracking! but they made it so easy!

★★★★★

Natalie G.

I've had such a struggle finding a loan and Ascent made it so simple. Not only was the process a weight lifted off my shoulders, but also ensured that I understood more about loans in general.

★★★★★

Emily S.

The application was easy to understand and it feels like you actually care about me and my goals beyond just a number on a page.

★★★★★

Samantha J.

This service is so user friendly. Plus, the process is VERY clear, and doesn't seem like it is trying to hide the fine print like other companies. 11/10.

★★★★★

Micaela S.

Ascent made taking out loans the simplest, most pleasant experience possible, and one of their customer service reps, Joseph, is super helpful. So grateful to Ascent for simplifying the process fo me to pursue my education goals! Truly lifechanging. Thanks!!!

★★★★★

Hadar Z.

Ascent has made me feel like I can actually go to school with no stress and no strings attached. My experience with them so far has made me feel like they put education first and foremost. Thank you!

★★★★★

Matthew M.

I used Ascent last year, and it was super easy-to-understand everything. I really love that you guys do the education about loans before you sign anything so you know what everything means!

★★★★★

Abigail R.

The application process was very easy and informative and I feel Ascent has been extremely transparent with terms, rates, etc.

★★★★★

Gavin J.

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We Are Proud of The Impact We've Made

For nearly a decade, Ascent has provided financing for traditionally overlooked and underserved individuals and families to gain access to post-secondary education and build a foundation for durable economic mobility. See Ascent's most recent Impact Report.

Increased income for Ascent learners by

$1.6 billion

in the last 2 years

Disbursed over

$581 million

in education loans, including $210 million to borrowers without cosigners & almost $15 million to DACA students

More than

54,000

Ascent borrowers received AscentUP financial literacy training

Resources

Resources for college students and families

✅  Ultimate Guide to Paying for College: Free course on college finances
✅  Monthly scholarship opportunities for students and parents
✅  Ascent Blog: Insights and advice for student life and finance

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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.
**Over 115,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and November 2024.

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