We help learners finance their education, provide tools for educational and financial success, and support career development for long-term financial stability.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Ken Ruggiero
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Co-President
Co-President
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Capital Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
SVP, Credit & Analytics
SVP, Product
Human Resources
Ideas flow when we listen and learn from one another. We build the best solutions when we work together and co-create with customers.
Learning and growth unlock limitless possibilities. When our customers, communities and coworkers succeed and prosper, we do too.
Honesty and candor build trust. Our clear, frequent, and transparent communications build confidence with our team and our customers.
A curious and courageous mindset creates broader access, eliminates obstacles, inspires new solutions, and fuels action.
Diversity of background, experiences, and voices makes us stronger. We advocate for broad participation, champion diverse needs, and foster a sense of belonging.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Chief Executive Officer
people have used an Ascent loan to pay for school
of credit-based college loan borrowers increased their credit score1
minutes of financial wellness education accessed
scholarships awarded by Ascent since 2020
Ascent is proud to be named a “Best Places to Work” by the San Diego Business Journal and American Banker, and be designated as one of San Diego’s Best and Brightest companies to work for.
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*Over 168,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and November 2025.
1Impact 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.