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SAVE Payment Plan Blocked: What This Means for Borrowers
May 27, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Student loan borrowers have a lot on their minds–and for good reason. Executive orders threatening the possible elimination of the… Read More
A Guide to How to Pay for Your Kid’s College
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners
Planning for college is an exciting milestone for both students and their families—from choosing the right school, to deciding on… Read More
How to Avoid Common FAFSA Errors
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Does the thought of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) give you a headache?  You’re not alone.… Read More
Do You Need Income for Student Loans?
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Students often go directly from high school to higher education, and those who are just starting school haven’t had time… Read More
Does FAFSA Cover Part-Time Students?
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
If you’re a part-time student, you might be balancing work, family, or other responsibilities while completing your degree, making financial… Read More
Does Student Aid Cover Online College Courses?
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
Choosing a college isn’t just about majors and mascots. For a lot of students, the decision boils down to cost… Read More
Navigating Education Evolution: An Ask Me Anything session with Ascent’s CEO Ken Ruggiero 
Apr 22, 2025 | By: Jazmin Chen
Categories: Blog, For Bootcamps, For College Students, For Cosigners, For High School Students
Education is always evolving, and keeping track of the changes can be overwhelming. From critical FAFSA updates to new Department… Read More
The Best Tips for Transferring from a Community College to a 4-Year University
Jun 09, 2025 | By: Kristina Nguyen
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Many students dream of attending top universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, or Ivy League schools such as Columbia and… Read More
Expected Changes to Student Loans in 2025
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Big shifts are already underway for student loans in 2025. President Trump is back in office, and his administration has… Read More
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
May 28, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… Read More

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