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Student loan borrowers come from all walks of life but tend to have the same goal of taking control of their student debt and saving as much money as possible in the process. With this idea in mind, Ascendium partnered with Savi, a social impact technology startup founded by long-time student loan experts and advocates. The...

Our Dependent Scholarship Program is one way we make learning more accessible while also supporting our employees and their families. Through this program, Ascendium awards scholarships to employees’ children who are pursuing postsecondary education or workforce training. The scholarships, which range from $500 to $2,500 pe...

Ascendium has once again been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Madison, Wisconsin, area. For the third consecutive year, the Wisconsin State Journal named Ascendium as a Top Workplace.

This is a unique honor since the designation is solely based on the input employees provide on a workplace survey. The s...

Ascendium's new headquarters has earned a Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership, providing a structured way for professionals to become involved in sustainabil...

In late September and early October, we held our annual campaign encouraging employees to donate to Community Shares of Wisconsin and their local United Way. The campaign, called Unite for Our Communities, is a time of giving, volunteering and fun company events.

This year, the big news was employees’ incredible generosity...