How to Apply to College: A Mother’s Advice

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.

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What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans Before College

What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans Before College

January 7, 2020

A personal finance blogger who usually discusses making, saving, and growing money, has some regrets about how uninformed he was

What to Know About Your Financial Aid Awards

What to Know About Your Financial Aid Awards

December 31, 2019

If it’s past the deadlines for submitting college applications, your student is either waiting to hear about all their admissions

Applying to College Isn’t Like When Mom & Dad Applied

Applying to College Isn’t Like When Mom & Dad Applied

October 21, 2019

From a member of our Paying For College 101 group: I’m a former Director of Admission with college-aged kids of

5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers

5 Reasons to Challenge Financial Aid Offers

September 19, 2019

The art of negotiating, when it comes to buying cars and homes, has been mastered by many. However, when it

College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?

College Fees & Expenses Beyond Tuition—A Game of Hide-and-Seek?

September 18, 2019

The acceptance letters and financial aid offers that will soon (hopefully) be lying before you on your kitchen table will

Paying For College:  How to Fill the Gap

Paying For College: How to Fill the Gap

September 15, 2019

As a parent, you hope you can find a way to pay for college. With college prices rising rapidly, how

Best Resources for Getting Help With FAFSA

Best Resources for Getting Help With FAFSA

September 1, 2019

If you’re like many parents, the thought of completing the FAFSA fills you with dread. You may wonder if you

What’s the Difference Between Merit- and Need-Based Financial Aid?

What’s the Difference Between Merit- and Need-Based Financial Aid?

August 1, 2019

College financial aid falls into two basic categories: need-based and merit-based aid. It’s important to know the difference between the