How to Pay for College – Learn From Other Parents’ Mistakes

Debbie Schwartz

Debbie Schwartz is a former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, she's working to give families the information and tools they need to make smarter financial college decisions.

Articles by Debbie

The 13 Most Haunting College Admissions Errors

August 1, 2019

Seniors who plan on applying to college early decision/early action should keep in mind that EARLY is the operative word…

Why You Should Fill Out FAFSA Even if You Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid

July 30, 2019

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves more purposes than most people realize, and you may miss out…

The Theory Of Supply and Demand in College Admissions

July 30, 2019

Why do you need to understand the basics of supply and demand in higher education? Because paying for college is…

How to Have a Successful College Visit

How to Have a Successful College Visit

July 25, 2019

College tours have become an important stage in the college admissions process. And whether your child is planning on doing…

Tips for Handling Your Student’s Financial Aid Appeal

July 21, 2019

The financial aid letter just arrived at your home – and you feel deflated. The school your student is most…

College Admissions 2019 Survey Results

July 17, 2019

More than 370 members of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group responded to our recent College Admissions 2019 Survey…

Prepare for the College Fair: What You Need to Know

July 11, 2019

Attending a college fair can be one of the first steps a student takes in order to research and familiarize…

Common College Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before Hitting Submit

July 9, 2019

The January 1 college essay deadline may not be around the corner, but time flies..and the sooner your student begins…