Strategies for Getting Niche and Local Private Scholarships

Debbie Schwartz

Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions.

Articles by Debbie

Dear Roadie: Should I Drug-Test My Son to Ensure He’s Not Wasting His College Tuition?

April 12, 2024

Dear Roadie, My son will be attending a school that costs $80,000 per year. Am I crazy for wanting him…

Dear Roadie: Should I Move to a Different State for Free Tuition?

April 7, 2024

Dear Roadie, We are considering moving to New Mexico for my daughter’s final high school years as I’ve read in-state…

Parents Spill The Tea About Why They REALLY Want to Send Their Child to College

April 4, 2024

We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group, “What is the most important thing that you want…

Parents Share The Ugly Truth of College Waitlists—And How To Handle It

March 16, 2024

Ugh, the dreaded waitlist. If there’s one thing that drives students and parents crazy, it’s ending up on a college’s…

How To Survive Senior Year, From Parents Who’ve Been There

March 12, 2024

Senior year of high school is stressful for everyone — parents, students, and even the admin high school staff. It’s…

10 Ways to Win A Full-Ride College Scholarship

March 10, 2024

Less than 1 percent of students applying to college are offered a full ride, which usually covers tuition, plus room…

How To Find Schools For Less Than $20,000 Per Year

March 10, 2024

If you ever want honest-to-goodness advice about paying for college, ask a parent who’s already been through it. They are…

5 Questions About Paying for College Every Parent Should Ask Their Child — Before It’s Too Late

March 1, 2024

It’s one thing to talk to your child about going to college and perhaps even which colleges they may want…