Start making a difference by partnering with Ascent. Non-profits earn $150 per funded loan, plus exclusive offers (like a $250 Amazon eGift Card1) for your members.
115,000+ people have used Ascent to pay for school
Complete the form below. If your organization qualifies as a non-profit, we’ll reach out with more details! You’ll also receive links, assets, and everything you need to start promoting Ascent. We’re excited to connect!
The current commission rate for non-profits is $150*. For every loan made through your unique affiliate link, you earn $150. In addition, the student borrower will receive a $250 Amazon eGift Card1.
Once the loan is disbursed, a $250 Amazon eGift Card1 will be sent to the student borrower's email within 60 days. Limit one gift card per borrower; the offer is not valid with any other bonus offers.
You can still join our non-profit partnership program. Here are some other ways we can work together to promote Ascent and boost your impact:
Ascent Funding, LLC products are made available through Bank of Lake Mills or DR Bank, each Member FDIC.
Open only to individuals who have created an account with the Ascent college loan program at AscentFunding.com, are legal residents of the U.S. or District of Columbia (excluding Vermont and Michigan) and are at least 18 years of age.
**Over 115,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and November 2024.
1Terms and conditions apply. To be eligible to receive an Amazon eGift Card the student borrower or cosigner must: 1) apply for an Ascent Private Student Loan through the designated link and 2) provide a valid email address during the application process. Once the loan has been disbursed, a $250 Amazon eGift Card will be sent to the student borrower’s email address within 60 days. Limit one gift card per borrower. This offer is not valid with any other bonus offers. For additional information regarding eligibility for an Ascent college loan, please see FAQs at AscentFunding.com/FAQ. Additional terms and conditions may apply, depending on other terms offered or chosen. Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal.
21% Cash Back Graduation Reward subject to terms and conditions, click here for details. Eligible students must request the graduation reward from Ascent.
3To 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.
4Learn more and see Official Rules at AscentFunding.com/Scholarships.
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For students seeking their undergraduate or graduate degree from a university or college.
For students attending a coding career training school pursuing a degree in technology, professional training, or licensure training.