Financial Wellness Resources to Support Persistence and Completion

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Our online student success curriculum, student loan helpline, and student debt letter are quick and easy to implement because there’s no installation. School branding helps students make an immediate connection and empowers them to make informed decisions about paying for college, develop academic and life management skills, and successfully navigate student loan repayment.

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Help More Students Get to the Finish Line

IMPORTANT UPDATE: GradReady Will Retire on Dec. 31, 2026

GradReady® has long provided trusted financial education and repayment guidance to students preparing for life after school. But the higher education landscape has changed. More students are balancing work, family, and financial pressures — and many are stopping out before reaching completion.

In this environment, access to information alone isn’t enough. Students need support that actively guides them, reinforces learning over time, and helps them turn knowledge into action.

That’s why we’re shifting our focus from delivering information to creating experiences that help students stay engaged, apply what they learn, and keep moving forward.

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Student Debt Letter

College Cost Meter® produces the correspondence you need to achieve your goals. It presents the financial aid, student loan, and institution-specific information students need to know.

Customize your correspondence using an expansive list of financial aid categories and updatable content.
Complies with state requirements for sending student indebtedness data.
Private loan details are included in the data.
No login barrier to access.
It’s FISMA compliant using NIST protocols.
Student data is protected in accordance with FERPA.
It’s ADA and UDAPP compliant.
$2,500 annual subscription fee covers use of the solution, unlimited email sends, and a 24/7 accessible dashboard with reporting.

Get more details on College Cost Meter.

Net Price Calculator

Cost uncertainty is one of the biggest barriers to enrollment. When prospective students can’t understand what they’ll actually pay, they disengage or apply elsewhere. A clear, credible net price calculator helps institutions set expectations early, build trust, and keep best‑fit students moving forward.

Our net price calculator gives colleges a compliant, institution‑controlled way to deliver personalized cost and aid estimates — while improving completion, confidence, and yield.

Clear, personalized net price estimates students can trust and share.
Higher completion rates and fewer drop‑offs caused by cost confusion.
Uses your tuition, fees, and institution‑defined financial aid rules.
Supports multiple student types, including first‑time, transfer, online, and adult learners.
Stronger‑fit prospects entering the enrollment pipeline with realistic expectations.
Easy to update as programs, pricing, or aid policies change.
Fully compliant with federal Net Price Calculator requirements, including Student Aid Index (SAI).

Get more details on net price calculator.

Scholarship Estimator

This interactive scholarship estimator helps institutions influence enrollment earlier by surfacing relevant merit scholarship estimates during the student decision‑making process.

Quick, low‑friction survey captures key student inputs to deliver an institution‑defined scholarship estimate.
Sets early price expectations while generating qualified prospective student leads.
Modern, mobile‑friendly design increases completion and engagement.
Pre‑application insights help enrollment teams better understand and prioritize prospects.

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“The wealth of knowledge and understanding I gained from the few times I have spoken with the team regarding my student debt is invaluable. I feel much more educated on my options and the status of assistance to repay my debt. Thank you!”

A graduate from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

“I always appreciate getting a call from [Ascendium’s] repayment support. I have them in my phone as a trustworthy source of information for student loan repayment. With so many resources out there it’s hard to know who to trust. Great job and thanks for the help!”

A former student of Milwaukee Area Technical College

“I really liked the person I spoke to. She listened and provided excellent information to me as well as being a caring person when I mentioned health struggles.”

A Graduate From Valencia College

“I appreciate the help I received, I was getting scammed and I needed your team’s help. [The Rep] talked to the scammer with me on the phone, that’s when I realized how lucky I was to have her help.”

A Former Student From Madison College