Ascent Blog: Blog

How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
Nov 21, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For Grad Students
What is student loan interest, and how does it work? If you’re exploring different ways to pay for college or… Read More
What is a Stafford Loan?
Nov 10, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Schools, For College Students
Decoding Stafford loans: what you should know From scholarships to grants, a whole range of financial aid options are available… Read More
Does FAFSA® Cover Graduate School Programs? 
Oct 30, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Schools, For College Students, For Grad Students
You’re reaching the final year of college, and you couldn’t be happier. You have already decided to continue your education… Read More
The Different Types of Financial Aid Explained: Loans, Grants, & Work-Study Programs
Oct 19, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, For Schools, For College Students, For Grad Students
Types of Financial Aid Explained: Learn about the different types of financial aid available for students, including loans, grants, and… Read More
Confused about Federal Student Loan Repayments? Questions from Students, Answers from Ascent 
Ascent hosted an engaging webinar to address what’s on many people’s minds – federal student loan repayment. We know that… Read More
Ask Ascent: From Internship to Full-Time Role
Jul 27, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Internships offer students the chance to gain real-world experiences and grow their professional development skills. Internships may have the potential… Read More
Financial Decisions to Make Your Future Self Proud 
Take the stress out of financial planning for college students with these five key steps. Read More
6 Tips to Research & Apply for a Private Student Loan
May 17, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Private student loans can be a daunting task, here's how students can research and apply for a private student loan. Read More
How to Qualify for Student Loans & Eligibility Requirements
Confused about private student loans? Learn how to qualify for private student loans and other eligibility requirements in this blog. Read More
Celebrating Earth Day as a Student
Apr 22, 2023 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students
Earth Day 2023 will land on April 22nd this year, right around the corner! For better or for worse, this… Read More