With The New Government Changes, When Should I Submit My FAFSA?

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 Challenges of Paying for College 

February 19, 2019

PARENT’S STORY My son got into Morehouse College, the only all-male, historically black institution of higher learning, which was indeed…

Do You Have to Pay Back FAFSA?

Do You Have to Pay Back FAFSA?

February 7, 2019

Financial aid is a complex process, and the acronyms and terms can be confusing. FAFSA, or the Free Application for…

Why Does It Cost So Much To Go To College?

February 3, 2019

If you find that the cost of college is nearly giving you a heart attack, you’re not alone.   How…

Your Parent PLUS Loan Was Denied, Now What?

February 2, 2019

If you’re looking for options to help your student pay for college, you’ve probably looked at a Parent PLUS loan….

Finding and Applying for Private Scholarships

Finding and Applying for Private Scholarships

January 23, 2019

Pam Andrews is a College Admissions Coach and Scholarship Strategist. I recently spoke with her about the process of finding…

How To Search and Apply For Private Scholarships

January 18, 2019

We’re excited to be hosting Pam Andrews, aka The Scholarship Shark.    We’ve been following Pam for awhile and have…

ICYMI Paying For College Discussions: 12/15 – 12/31

January 3, 2019

Top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group for the weeks of 12/15 – 12/31/18…   Dilemma of…

2019 Financial Aid & Merit Scholarship Survey

December 12, 2018

  Share Your Information To Help Your Family and Others   ATTENTION FAMILIES OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! What if you…