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About This Business

This business offers student loan services.

BBB Accredited Since: 9/9/2022

Years in Business: 22

Products and Services

Automatic Payment Discount, Career Training Loans, Cash Reward Program, Cosigned Loans, Cosigner Release, DACA Student Loans, Dental School Loans, Financial Wellness Coaching, Graduate Loans, International Student Loans, Law School Loans, Master's Loans, MBA Loans, Medical School Loans, Non-Cosigned Loans, Paid Internship Access, Parent Loans, PhD Loans, Private Student Loans, Undergraduate Loans

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
10/9/2020
Business Started:
7/28/2003
Business Incorporated:
7/26/2018
Type of Entity:
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Alternate Names:
Ascent Student Loans
Business Management:
Ms. Ascent Legal Team, Manager
Mr. Kenneth L Ruggiero, President
Mr. Ryan Gray, CFO
Mr. Kim McNealy, SVP and GM, Student Funding
Mr. Michael Middleton, Vice President

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Kenneth L Ruggiero, President
Customer Contacts
Ms. Ascent Legal Team, Manager
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business
Additional Websites
ethicalcommunity.org/asce...

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

Additional Information

Latest Reviews

  • Emmanuel N

    "Ascent truly came through when I needed support for my education. The application process was clear, fast, and transparent, and the team communicated with care and professionalism." ... Read full review

  • Theresa C

    "I appreciate the time you spent on my application the only issue I had was I had to keep resending my information that was getting on my nerves but I finally got it completed I appreciate you for speaking to you on this matter." ... Read full review

  • Kay C

    "I was 17K away from my undergrad. I couldn't have a cosigner and didn't have the financial support I really needed for my 3rd and 4th years of college." ... Read full review

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