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Grad School Funding Calculator: How to Estimate Your Costs and Close the Gap 
Mar 17, 2026 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Students
Financial wellness often starts with clarity, and understanding how you are paying for graduate school is no exception. Paying for graduate school has always… Read More
Ascent’s Grad School Impact Calculator: Estimate Your Program’s Exposure to the Grad PLUS Change 
Mar 17, 2026 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Grad Students, For Schools
Starting in the 2026–2027 academic year, new graduate and professional students will no longer have access to Grad PLUS loans. For many institutions, this is a… Read More
Ascent Launches Grad-Focused Calculators to Help Students and Schools Navigate Grad PLUS Funding Gaps 
As graduate funding rules change, uncertainty around how to pay for graduate education is increasing. To help students and institutions plan with… Read More
How to Improve Your Private Student Loan Application: 7 Essential Tips 
Applying for a private student loan can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time dealing with things like credit, interest rates,… Read More
Best Student Loan Tips for High School Seniors Attending College in 2026 
Heading to college in 2026 is exciting, but paying for it can feel stressful, especially if this is your first… Read More
What Does the End of Grad PLUS Loans Mean for Higher Education? 
Dec 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Students, Research & Insights
For nearly twenty years, the Grad PLUS loan program has been a major pillar of federal financial aid for graduate… Read More
How to Build a Preferred Lender List: A Checklist for Schools 
Feb 18, 2026 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools, Uncategorized
With Grad PLUS loans being phased out, graduate students and schools are facing new choices and considerations. While this transition… Read More
How Schools Can Rethink Graduate Funding Models After Grad PLUS 
Nov 06, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools
Graduate funding is changing fast, and schools have an opportunity to rethink how they support students. With the end of… Read More
What the Elimination of Grad PLUS Loans Means for Graduate Schools and How to Prepare
Feb 18, 2026 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Grad Students, For Schools, News, Research & Insights
The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will fundamentally reshape how graduate students finance their education, challenging both access and affordability.… Read More
Navigating Change: Key Takeaways from the “Understanding Student Loan Changes Amidst Uncertainty” Webinar  
Whether you’re currently in school, preparing to start, or managing your loan repayment, Ascent provides practical tools and insights to… Read More
Big Beautiful Bill: How New Student Loan Changes Impact Graduate Students
Jul 31, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Grad Students, For Schools
The recent passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) is transforming how graduate students fund their education. With Grad PLUS… Read More

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