Ascent

?? Happy Work Anniversary to our outstanding team members! ?? Your commitment, enthusiasm, and hard work fuel our success daily. We couldn’t be more grateful for everything you do! At Ascent, one of the best benefits we offer is an anniversary sabbatical after three years of commitment to the team. Colleagues enjoy a paid 1-week sabbatical where we completely disconnect you from work—IT turns off your emails, messages, etc.—so you can truly recharge. Plus, we offer a $2,000 vacation bonus and an additional $1,000 for a sabbatical day off! ?? Special congratulations to our COO and CFO, Ryan Gray for 20 years with Ascent! We appreciate everything you do to keep the trains running! #AscentFunding #WorkAnniversary #EmployeeRecognition #TeamAppreciation

Ascent is honored to be a part of America’s Frontier Fund Foundation's Opportunity Coalition, alongside Merit America, Austin Community College (ACC), the Texas Institute for Electronics, and many other key partners. Tristan Fleming and Allie Danziger were on-site at Wednesday’s event in Austin to celebrate the expansion of Ascent's Zero Percent Loan as part of this amazing initiative, which enables learners to participate in the Advanced Manufacturing Production program with no upfront cost, 0% interest on their loans, fixed monthly payments, and flexible payment options. As highlighted in the ACC article, “In partnership with Ascent Funding, a leader in learner-friendly educational financing, and support from funders including Ascendium Education Group and Blue Meridian Partners, the Opportunity Coalition will cover the cost of training, wrap-around services, and job placement support needed to upskill low-income Americans for in-demand roles facing talent shortages in the semiconductor industry.” We’re proud to be part of the movement driving workforce development and economic mobility. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gUnD5SHz

The Ascent team will be at the MASFAA conference in Massachusetts from November 20th - 22nd! Kumba McGill is excited to connect with fellow financial aid professionals and exploring how to transform the student experience. ???Stop by our table and say hi! #MASFAA #AscentFunding #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

From engaging sessions, to insightful conversations, the #PASFAA Conference gave us a valuable opportunity to connect with industry experts and share ideas on the evolving landscape of financial aid. Kumba had the pleasure of meeting and connecting with financial aid officers all across Pennsylvania and informing them how Ascent's innovative financial loan products can better serve their students. The experience was both productive and inspiring, and we're excited to apply the knowledge we gained and maintain the connections we made during the conference! #PASFAA #HigherEd #CollegeFunding #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

The #RMASFAA Conference was a huge success! Our team had a fantastic time connecting with so many passionate professionals and diving into important conversations around financial aid and higher education. We appreciate everyone who contributed to the making of this incredible event, and we’re looking forward to applying what we’ve learned and staying connected with the amazing people we met along the way! #RMASFAA #HigherEducation #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

It's official - Ascent is one of the best place to work in SoCal! ???? What an incredible honor to be recognized as one of the best workplaces in Southern California. A huge shoutout to our amazing team - this achievement wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you who show up each day motivated towards our goals of impacting the lives of students! ?? Check out some of the fun from our Best Places to Work happy hour. ?? We celebrated in style in our San Diego office. #BestPlacetoWork #BestPlacesToWorkSoCal #BestWorkplaces

Our team had a great time connecting with industry peers and gaining valuable insights at the REACH Conference! A big thank you to everyone who made the event memorable. We’re looking forward to applying what we’ve learned and staying connected with the incredible community we met there! #REACH2024 #AscentFunding #CreditUnion #FutureOfFinance #FinanceLeadership

Will you be at the NYSFAAA Conference October 29-31 in Buffalo, New York? Since 1968, NYSFAAA has been dedicated to communication, education, and growth within the industry, and we’re excited to contribute to their legacy. This conference offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and explore how Ascent is empowering students to plan, pay, and succeed in their educational journeys. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by our booth! ?? Let’s connect and work together to help students achieve their college dreams. #NYSFAA #HigherEducation #StudentLoans #FinancialAid #FinancialAidProfessionals

???A couple weeks ago, we kicked off October with a pumpkin decorating event in our San Diego office! Our team picked out their own pumpkins and painted their own spooky design. We took a team vote on the 'Most Creative' pumpkin and Maelia Madariaga-Ilagan took home the title ?? Congrats and well done! Thank you to everyone on our team that joined together for this festive event ??

Ken Ruggiero, will be speaking at SOCAP2024, where we look forward to connecting with industry leaders and fellow professionals focused on driving meaningful impact for students.? ? #SOCAP24 is the perfect home for us to start critical conversations around unlocking the power of durable economic mobility with those leading the social capital movement and the future of sustainable business.? ? If you plan to be at the event, we would love connect!