The Best Tips for Transferring from a Community College to a 4-Year University
Many students dream of attending top universities like UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, or Ivy League schools such as Columbia and… 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
Finding a Cosigner for Your Student Loans
Finding a cosigner for your student loan can be a difficult process. Ascent has four tips for finding a cosigner… Read More
Pros and Cons of Community College Compared to University
More high school grads are going straight to community college after graduation. Learn why students are choosing community college after… Read More
When Are College Applications Due?
College application deadlines determine the dates student applications must be submitted to be considered for the upcoming school year. While… Read More
How Is Your SAI (Previously Expected Family Contribution or EFC) Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More
Different Ways to Pay for College Tuition
Planning for college is an exciting time of life, but it can get stressful when you don’t have a clear… Read More
How to Apply for Private Student Loans & What You Need
Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More
5 Major Takeaways from the 2025-2026 FAFSA Webinar
Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year. Filling out… Read More
What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Student Loans?
What happens when you default on your student loans? This question may arise in the minds of many borrowers, particularly… Read More
