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How 2025 Student Aid Changes Could Reshape College Affordability

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

How 2025 Student Aid Changes Could Reshape College Affordability

May 1, 2025

Big changes might be coming to the way students and parents pay for college. New proposals from lawmakers in Washington…

College Admissions 2024–2025: What’s Driving Record Highs and More Pressure on Families?

April 23, 2025

If you felt like the 2024 – 2025 college admissions cycle was the most stressful yet—you weren’t imagining it. This…

Understanding the Student Aid Index (SAI) for 2026-27

February 6, 2025

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year is now open, bringing another round of…

2026-2027 FAFSA for Divorced or Separate Parents: What You Need to Know

November 15, 2024

The 2026–27 FAFSA is now open — earlier than usual — and families will notice a few tweaks on top…

Why You Should Fill Out FAFSA Even if You Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid

August 21, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves more purposes than most people realize, and you may miss out…

2026-27 FAFSA Guide: How to Complete the Form and Maximize Financial Aid

August 7, 2024

This updated FAFSA guide for the 2026-27 academic year provides everything you need to complete the FAFSA and maximize your…

Top 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships

May 23, 2024

If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best…

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates 2024 – 2025

May 9, 2024

The interest rates for federal student loans for the academic year 2024-25 have seen a significant increase of over one…