Ascent Blog: For Parents and Cosigners

Starting college is an adventure filled with new experiences, learning, and personal growth. Part of this process is learning how… Read More

How Does Cosigning a Student Loan Affect My Credit Score? If you’re wondering how cosigning a student loan affects credit,… Read More

How long does the FAFSA take to process? We've compiled a quick reference guide on how long it takes to… Read More

Understanding your financial aid options is one of the most challenging steps for students and families when applying to colleges.… Read More

Embarking on your college journey is an exciting new adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, personal growth, and… Read More

When does interest start to accrue on student loans? Ascent explains when student loans start to accrue interest and when… Read More

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More

Ascent Funding walks you through the changes that will be happening to the FAFSA with the FAFSA Simplification Act. Read More

Worried about missing important FAFSA deadlines for the upcoming school year? Ascent Funding outlines all of the financial aid deadlines… Read More

Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More