Ascent Blog: For Schools

How One Student is Pursuing His Dreams
Apr 12, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For Parents and Cosigners
Congratulations to Harsimran Sandhu, our $10,000 Pursue Your Dream Contest winner! We asked students to share their ambitions in a… Read More
A Q&A Interview with Cruz Sanchez
  Everyone’s path to a career they love looks different. No one knows this better than Cruz Sanchez, a bootcamp… Read More
Your Guide to Voting in College: Tips for Students and First-Time Voters
Oct 01, 2022 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Being a college student means you’re consistently busy. Whether it’s figuring out where to live, what classes to take, or… Read More
What’s the Difference Between Federal and Private Student Loans?
Federal and private student loans each have benefits and drawbacks. Learn more about what makes them different and more from… Read More
6 Essential Tips on How to Negotiate a Job Offer
Feb 03, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students
Entering the professional world can seem a bit scary, but we got your back. Here are six essential tips for… Read More
Ascent Named Best Private Student Loan for 2021
Ascent has done it again! To kick off the new year, we are proud to announce that Ascent was named… Read More
Ascent Student Spotlight: Steven K. of St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Nov 25, 2020 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For High School Students
Learn more about this month’s Student Spotlight, Steven Kramer, and how he shows up for the deaf community and beyond… Read More
The College Grad’s Guide to Insurance
Nov 16, 2020 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Schools, For College Students
You survived college and graduated – now what? Check out these four helpful tips on navigating insurance as a college… Read More
How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
Sep 03, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students, For High School Students
Launch into your future career by taking the time to create an effective cover letter as you apply for part-time… Read More
7 Tips on How to Prepare for a Phone or Video Interview
Aug 05, 2020 | By: Ascent
Categories: For Students, For Schools, For College Students, For High School Students
Preparing for an interview? Launch yourself into your future career by following these 7 tips on how to prepare for… Read More