Ascent Blog: Blog

The Best Tips for Transferring from a Community College to a 4-Year University
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Kristina Nguyen
Categories: For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
Many students dream of attending top universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, or Ivy League schools such as Columbia and… Read More
Expected Changes to Student Loans in 2025
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
Big shifts are already underway for student loans in 2025. President Trump is back in office, and his administration has… Read More
The Impact on Student Loans If the Department of Education (ED) Shuts Down
Apr 15, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to dismantle and defund the U.S. Department of Education (ED),… Read More
Do You Need a Cosigner for Student Loans?
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Students
Not sure if you need a cosigner for your student loans? Learn more about the different factors you should consider… Read More
What is a Cosigner for a Student Loan?
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
A cosigner is someone who takes legal responsibility for a loan in addition to the primary borrower. Learn more about… Read More
What to Do if You Can’t Get a Cosigner for a Student Loan
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Students
Wondering what to do if you can't find a cosigner to cosign your student loan? Read about five options you… Read More
Major Takeaways from Ascent & SAFE Credit Union Webinar: Paying for College 101
Major Takeaways from Ascent & SAFE Credit Union Webinar: Paying for College 101: Navigating FAFSA®, Scholarships & Loans With tuition… Read More
Does Cosigning a Student Loan Affect My Credit?
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
The Credit Impact To Cosigning a Student Loan If you’re wondering how cosigning a student loan affects credit, the answer… Read More
Finding a Cosigner for Your Student Loans
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For High School Students, For Students
Finding a cosigner for your student loan can be a difficult process. Ascent has four tips for finding a cosigner… Read More
The Pros and Cons of Cosigning a Student Loan
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For Cosigners, For Parents and Cosigners
Weighing the pros and cons of becoming a student loan cosigner? Learn about the benefits and potential risks of being… Read More