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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.

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Common College Admissions and Financing Abbreviations You Should Know

Common College Admissions and Financing Abbreviations You Should Know

December 4, 2018

The college admissions process can be confusing enough in its own right, but the conglomeration of acronyms and FAQs that…

How to Get In-State Tuition at Out-Of-State Colleges

November 28, 2018

The items on the checklists of students looking at colleges and universities vary from student to student. Things like school…

What Is the New England Tuition Break?

November 17, 2018

If your student wants a specific major that isn’t offered by an in-state school, you may feel stuck. Many families…

Your CSS Profile Questions Answered

Your CSS Profile Questions Answered

October 14, 2018

Realizing that you need to submit the CSS Profile along with the FAFSA for your student’s financial aid application can…

How to Find Merit Scholarships

July 26, 2018

My father recently found and showed me a tuition bill he had saved from when I went to college. At…

College Dorm Checklist: Advice for Parents of Freshmen

July 3, 2018

I hesitate to write this, but I know it will be beneficial advice to parents of soon to be college…

College Essay Tips: How to Craft Your Best Story

July 1, 2018

  Writing a Common App essay can make any student feel anxious and making it “great” creates even more pressure….

What You Need to Know to Apply for Student Loans

June 12, 2018

  If you’re like many parents of high school seniors in June, you’re ready to move forward in paying for…