University of Alabama Merit Scholarships: Insider Tips & Key Stats

Debbie Schwartz

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Articles by Debbie

Dear Roadie, My Daughter Wants Me to Spend a Small Fortune Decorating Her Dorm Room. How Much Is Too Much?

June 21, 2024

Dear Roadie, My daughter tells me that all her friends are putting a lot of effort and money into decorating…

Dear Roadie: Should We Reveal That My Daughter Has Autism, Anxiety, and Depression?

June 13, 2024

Dear Roadie, Is it okay to tell a college or university that my daughter has autism? She was accepted at…

Dear Roadie: My Daughter Keeps Failing Classes. Should I Keep Paying for Them?

June 7, 2024

Dear Roadie,  My husband and I do not qualify for anything through FAFSA. We always said we would pay for…

Dear Roadie: Should I Switch to a College Job to Get Tuition Discounts for My Kids?

May 29, 2024

Dear Roadie, I’m a 41-year-old mom with twin 17-year-old sons. My husband and I are concerned about their college expenses….

Dear Roadie, My Son Struggles in AP Courses. Is The Stress Worth It for College?

May 25, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son wants to load up on AP classes his senior year because he thinks it will impress…

Dear Roadie, My College-Bound Daughter Is Upset About Leaving Our Senior Dog Behind. What Can I Do?

May 17, 2024

Dear Roadie, My daughter is getting ready to go away to college and she’s extremely upset about leaving our senior…

Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed

Online AP Courses: How to Choose and Succeed

May 14, 2024

Thousands of high school students take online Advanced Placement (AP) classes each year. These college-level courses offer deeper learning and…

Dear Roadie, My Son Insists on Borrowing $200K For a School We Can’t Afford. Did I Fail Him as a Parent?

May 9, 2024

Dear Roadie, My child committed to a school we cannot afford. He’ll be in debt for potentially $200,000. We fought…