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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.

Articles by Debbie

ICYMI Paying for College Discussions: From State Schools to Alumni Interviews

December 15, 2019

  Here are some of the top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group  during the past year….

5 Scholarship Tips for High School Seniors

December 12, 2019

When our children are growing up, we read fairy tales to engage them in a story that can teach them…

Top 10 Public Colleges Giving Out the Most Merit Scholarships

November 7, 2019

It might come as a surprise to some parents that public universities do give out merit scholarships. We decided to…

Does Saving for College Hurt Financial Aid Eligibility?

October 25, 2019

Sometimes the best source of advice and information comes from readers’ comments, which are always so valuable to review. Saving…

Help Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay

Help Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay

October 15, 2019

Watch our webinar with Brad Schiller, CEO of Prompt.  Brad critiques 4 different college admissions essays and supplements. Learn the…

How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

October 14, 2019

Supporting your student on their college application essays can be a daunting task. You might be wondering: What are colleges…

How to Get Your Student on Board With the College Application Process

October 11, 2019

It’s time to apply for colleges, scholarships, financing and more…why does it seem like you’re the only one who cares?…

15 Colleges Frugal With Financial Aid

15 Colleges Frugal With Financial Aid

October 10, 2019

In case you haven’t heard, some colleges are more likely to provide institutional scholarships and grants than others. Some are…