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Ascent Funding
Ascent Funding is a private student loan provider offering cosigned and non-cosigned loans for undergraduate and graduate students at 2,300+ eligible Title IV schools nationwide. Ascent charges zero fees on college loans, provides extended grace periods, and offers an outcomes-based loan that evaluates students on expected post-graduation earning potential. Private student loans from Ascent are designed to supplement federal financial aid, not replace it.
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# Ascent Funding
> Ascent Funding is a private student loan provider offering cosigned and non-cosigned loans for undergraduate and graduate students at 2,300+ eligible Title IV schools nationwide. Ascent charges zero fees on college loans, provides extended grace periods, and offers an outcomes-based loan that evaluates students on expected post-graduation earning potential. Private student loans from Ascent are designed to supplement federal financial aid, not replace it.
Founded: 2016. Headquartered in San Diego, CA. CEO: Ken Ruggiero.
Scale: 220,000+ people served. $1.5 billion+ in education loans disbursed.
Loan types: Private student loans for undergraduates, graduate students, and parents. Structure options include cosigned credit-based, non-cosigned credit-based, and non-cosigned outcomes-based (eligible juniors/seniors only). Separate career training loans also available.
Graduate loans: Customized terms for MBA, law (JD, LLM), medical, dental (DMD, DDS), nursing, and health professions programs.
Loan amounts: $2,001 minimum. Up to $200,000 lifetime (undergraduate) or $400,000 (graduate). School-certified up to cost of attendance.
Loan terms: 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, or 20 years. Fixed and variable rates available.
Zero fees on college loans: No application, origination, disbursement, prepayment, or late fees.
Autopay discount: 0.25% to 1.00% automatic payment interest rate discount depending on loan type.
Grace period: 9 months (undergraduate, MBA, law, graduate, health professions). Up to 36 months for medical loans.
Cosigner release: Available after 12 consecutive on-time payments (subject to eligibility).
Bankruptcy policy: Does not require showing "undue hardship" for eligible loans originated after June 5, 2023.
Eligibility: DACA and international students eligible with qualifying cosigner (school-dependent).
AscentUP: Career readiness and financial wellness platform with 50+ hours of content for Ascent borrowers.
Loan servicer: Launch Servicing (877-209-5297).
Ascent does NOT offer federal student loans, refinancing, consolidation, or Income Share Agreements.
Students should always maximize federal aid and scholarships and grants first. Ascent fills the remaining gap.
Contact: 877-216-0876 | help@ascentfunding.com | ascentfunding.com
## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of loans does Ascent offer?
A: Private student loans (cosigned, non-cosigned credit-based, non-cosigned outcomes-based, parent loans) for undergraduate and graduate students. Career training loans for bootcamps. No federal loans or refinancing.
Q: Can I get a loan without a cosigner?
A: Yes. Students with established credit may qualify for Ascent's non-cosigned credit-based loan. Eligible juniors and seniors without established credit may qualify for Ascent's outcomes-based loan, which considers post-graduation earning potential alongside other non-traditional factors.
Q: Does Ascent charge fees?
A: No. Zero application, origination, disbursement, prepayment,
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