Business School Loans That Fund Your Future
Explore flexible options to help you cover up to 100% of your business school costs.
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2.69%* APRFlexible loan options designed for your business school investment
Fixed Rates
2.69% - 16.86% APR
Variable Rates
3.65% - 16.56% APR
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We keep our funding simple & flexible so you can focus on your career with no fees, transparent terms, and flexible repayment.
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No application, disbursement, prepayment, or late fees3
Smart options
Graduates can claim 1% of their total original principal back in cash upon receiving their degree, up to $5002
Easy repayment
More flexibility, designed to align with your post-MBA income and career path
Big advantages
Get access to benefits like paid internship opportunities and career coaching1
A loan that fits your needs
Get the funding you need with no fees, transparent terms, and predictable payments on business school loans.
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Cosigned Loans
Our private student loans with a cosigner offer affordable fixed or variable rates starting at 2.69% APR*.
Non-Cosigned Loans
If you don’t qualify for our credit-based non-cosigned loan, eligible students may apply for our Outcomes-Based Loan™ without a cosigner.
Parent Student Loans
Our Parent Student Loans help parents, guardians, and sponsors pay for their students' education and invest in their financial future.
A smarter way to finance your business school program
We don't just fund your loan, we care about helping you achieve a stable financial future. Ascent provides financial literacy support, flexible repayment options, no fees, and a quick, straightforward process with financing you can count on.
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Who is Ascent?
What types of private student loans does Ascent offer?
Ascent offers loan products to help undergraduate and graduate students pay for higher education.
- Undergraduate students have the option to apply for a Cosigned Credit-Based Loan , Non-Cosigned Credit-Based Loan or Non-Cosigned Outcomes-Based Loan (for eligible juniors and seniors – see eligibility requirements.)
- Graduate students have the option to apply for a Cosigned Credit-Based Loan or Non-Cosigned Credit-Based Loan. Ascent created customized repayment terms for:
- Business School (MBA)
- Dental School (DMD, DDS)
- Law School (JD, LLM)
- Medical School (MD, DO, DVM, VMD, DPM)
- General Graduate School (Health Professionals, Nursing, Pharmacy, MA, MS, PhD, etc.)
220,000+ people have used Ascent to pay for school**
As a non-profit, Graduate Management Admission Council ("GMAC") is collaborating with Ascent Funding, LLC to provide information about student loans. GMAC is not a lender and does not control products and services, loan availability, rates, terms, eligibility criteria, approval decisions, issuance, underwriting, servicing, or repayment obligations, which are determined exclusively by Partner Banks or Ascent Funding, LLC, as applicable, and are subject to change. All information is provided as is and without warranties; details and terms should be verified directly with Ascent Funding, LLC. GMAC does not provide financial, legal, or tax advice, and individuals should evaluate their options and consult qualified professionals before making borrowing decisions. GMAC receives a fee from Ascent Funding, LLC for loan originations arising from this collaboration. GMAC does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the loan products or services of Ascent Funding, LLC or Partner Banks.
Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. See Terms and Conditions at AscentFunding.com/Rates and AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. Loan features and information advertised are intended for Ascent college student loans and are subject to change at any time.
*Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Rates displayed above are effective as of 6/1/2026 and reflect an Automatic Payment Discount of 0.25% on credit-based graduate student loans or a 0.5% discount on credit-based graduate student loans when you enroll in automatic payments. Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. Loan features and information advertised are intended for graduate student loans and are subject to change at any time. For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions. The final amount approved depends on the borrower’s credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Lowest interest rates require full principal and interest (Immediate) payments, the shortest loan term, a cosigner, and are only available for our most creditworthy applicants and cosigners with the highest average credit scores. Actual APR offered may be higher or lower than the examples above, based on the amount of time you spend in school and any grace period you have before repayment begins. Variable rates may increase after consummation.
**Over 220,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and March 2026.