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Exclusive Ascent Benefits
We’re invested in your students’ journeys to academic, career, and financial success. That’s why we offer benefits that go beyond a student loan.
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Industry standard |
| Grace Period | 9 months | 6 months |
| No Fees! | ||
| 12-Month Cosigner Release | ||
| Up to 40 Repayment Options | ||
| Dedicated School Support |
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Level up Your School with AscentUP2
AscentUP is driving positive outcomes for students through professional development training, designed to help schools maximize their resources and help learners.
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115,000+ people have used Ascent to pay for school*
*Over 115,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and November 2024.
1Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. See Terms and Conditions at AscentFunding.com/Rates and AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. Loan features and information advertised are intended for college student loans and are subject to change at any time.
2Ascent applicants and borrowers that agree to the AscentUP Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as students associated with an Ascent parent loan application, have access to the AscentUP platform.
