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Can You Afford the Cost of An Extra Semester?
For college students and their families, the idea of an unexpected illness, injury, or other serious reason leading to an extra s…
5 Types of Insurance Every College Student Should Consider
As a college student, you're focused on studying, socializing, and preparing for your future career. Insurance may not be at…
Do You Know Your School’s Refund Policy?
Deciding to go to college is a big deal for many families, and there are risks to be aware of before stepping foot on campus. Fro…
What are Scholarships and How Can You Find the Best Ones For You?
Scholarships can be a great way to reduce the burden of college tuition and make college more affordable, but finding the best on…
Colleges That Offer Tuition Waivers and Scholarships for Native American Students
A state-by-state list of colleges and universities that offer tuition waivers and scholarships for Native American students.
With …
Federal Student Loan Repayments: What You Need to Know
Ascent hosted an engaging webinar recently to address what’s on many people’s minds – federal student loan repayment. Embarking o…
Scholarships for Hispanic/Latinx Students 2022-23
In honor of October being Hispanic / Latinx Heritage month, below is a list of scholarships currently accepting applications that…
How to Handle 529 Plans in a Volatile Stock Market
Have you looked at your 529 plan recently?
Don’t.
If you do take a look at your 529 plan, you may be shocked at how the value has c…
Plan Ahead To Cut Costs For College
We get asked every day by middle and upper-middle income parents if there is anything they can do to make college more affordable…
Harvard to Expand Financial Aid Starting with Class of ’26
Harvard College has offered admission to 1,214 applicants for the Class of 2026, with 1,954 admitted in total, including those se…