College Planning Checklist for 12th Grade

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

Federal and Private Student Loans From A to Z

October 8, 2019

If your student is going to need loans for college, it pays to know what’s available in federal and private…

Answers to Your Frequently Asked FAFSA Questions

October 4, 2019

Don’t have a FAFSA meltdown. Get answers to frequently asked FAFSA questions to help you through the process.

How to Apply For FAFSA: A Step by Step Walkthrough

October 3, 2019

Watch this extremely informative and helpful video as Luanne Lee, a college funding expert from Your College Planning Coach, goes…

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

September 24, 2019

Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting…

How Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit

September 21, 2019

Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for…

What I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records

September 17, 2019

College students are legal adults, and as such, colleges will not discuss academic and medical issues with parents without a student’s permission.

How Colleges Determine Need and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards

September 14, 2019

If the idea of figuring out how to pay for college is keeping you up at night and even causing…

How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?

September 14, 2019

Your child is not a senior, and you’re wondering, “Why do I need to worry about tuition costs and estimating…