Ascent Blog: For College Students

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
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
Navigating Student Financial Aid in Changing Times: What Students and Parents Should Know
Mar 24, 2025 | By: Ken Ruggiero, Ascent Co-Founder and CEO
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners
Update: On 3/20/25, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education… Read More
How Parents or Guardians Can Help Their Child Get a Student Loan
Apr 10, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For Parents and Cosigners, For Students
As a parent or guardian of a college-bound student, it’s important to ensure your child is financially prepared to cover… Read More
Managing Student Loan Anxiety: Tips from One Student to Another
Mar 14, 2025 | By: Maelia Madariaga-Ilagan
Categories: For College Students, For Grad Students, For Parents and Cosigners
When I started college, I knew I’d be taking on student loans. However, I didn’t realize just how much it… Read More
Pros and Cons of Community College Compared to University
Feb 25, 2025 | By: Ascent
Categories: Blog, For College Students, For High School Students, For Students
More high school grads are going straight to community college after graduation. Learn why students are choosing community college after… Read More
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Subsidized and unsubsidized loans are part of the federal direct loan program and offer students various loan options. Learn more. Read More
FAFSA Eligibility: Who Qualifies and Income Limits
Wondering if you qualify for federal financial aid? Learn more about the eligibility requirements while submitting your Free Application for… Read More