Ascent Blog: Tag: Tips

How to Make a Digital Portfolio as a Student
Sep 08, 2022 | By: Jennifer Ly - SDSU Marketing Operations Intern
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
I like to think of portfolios as an extension of a resume. Portfolios are filled with things I wish to… Read More
5 Ascent Interns Share Their Best Productivity Tips
We asked 5 Ascent interns to share their best productivity tips for balancing academics, work, and other commitments. Read More
Conversations on Coaching with Felicia Wetzel, Ascent’s Student Success Coach
Jul 26, 2022 | By: Breanna Knight
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Felicia Wetzel is a part of the Ascent team, driving students to become their best selves through her expertise as… Read More
What is a 529 College Savings Plan? How to Save for Your Student’s College Fund
Jan 10, 2022 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan to pay for various education costs. Learn more about 529 college… Read More
5 Ways to Overcome the Stress of Student Loan Debt
Nov 29, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students
The topic of student loans can be scary and cause a lot of anxiety for students. Ascent Funding covers five… Read More
How to Ask Someone to Be a Cosigner on Your Student Loan
Oct 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students, For High School Students
Want to ask someone to be your student loan cosigner but are unsure how? Learn how to approach the conversation… Read More
Credit Scores 101: A Beginner’s Guide
Sep 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For Cosigners, Credit Card
What is a credit score, and what exactly is a "good" credit score? Learn the basics of credit scores and… Read More
What to Do if You’re Having Trouble Finding a Cosigner
Aug 13, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
The SMART Goal Method
Jan 04, 2021 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For College Students
There’s a better way to reach your goal of saving more. When setting your own goals for 2023, consider how… Read More
How to Save Money in College (and Still Have Fun)
Dec 18, 2020 | By: Erica Arvanitis
Categories: Blog, For Students, For College Students
Worried about spending money this semester and beyond? Here are 6 ways to save money in college without sacrificing your… Read More