Should Private Student Loans Fund Your College Cost Gap?

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

Using Data to Find Merit Scholarships

Using Data to Find Merit Scholarships

July 2, 2019

Finding merit scholarships doesn’t have to be like finding a needle in a haystack (although some search websites and colleges…

Explaining Blemishes on a College Application

July 2, 2019

From time to time, we hear from parents whose students have a mar on their high school transcripts and want…

Can You Prevent Scholarship Displacement?

July 1, 2019

Working with families on securing scholarships, I am always asked whether scholarship displacement can be avoided. I wish there was…

What’s the Single Best Piece of Essay Writing Advice?

June 19, 2019

Regardless of whether it’s crunch time for your high school senior who may have been “a little lax” about applying…

How Much Should Parents Assist With College Admissions?

June 12, 2019

For students, the high school years can be a whirlwind of growth, enlightenment…and stress. As a parent, these years can…

How to Compare Your Student Loan Options

June 7, 2019

Paying for college is one of the most difficult challenges faced by parents and students. This is especially true since…

Student Loans Without a Cosigner — What You Need to Know

June 4, 2019

As the cost of college continues to rise, the reality is that there’s a good chance you’ll need a student…

Features You Must Know About When Choosing the Best Student Loans

May 31, 2019

The reality for many college students is that loans are a necessity if you need additional funding to help pay…