Author: Road2College
Debbie Schwartz is former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. She's dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. With data, tools and access to experts she's helping families become educated consumers of higher ed.
Are You Prepared to Pay for College?
Road2College- March 11, 2020 0One of the biggest issues that face students and parents is how to pay for college. Keeping pace with rising college costs is a huge ... Read More
Eat, Drink, & Be Frugal – Advice from Parents on Paying the Tuition Bill
Road2College- January 11, 2020 0If you live with a high school senior and you're going through the college admissions process, you know that each new month brings with ... Read More
What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans For College
Road2College- January 7, 2020 0A personal finance blogger who usually discusses making, saving, and growing money, has some regrets about how uninformed he was about just those things ... Read More
3-2 Programs: Liberal Arts Schools with Engineering
Road2College- January 2, 2020 0Do you have a student who’s interested in engineering? If so, you may be worried about college costs. Colleges with excellent engineering schools ... Read More
Do You Know the Best Way to Use a 529?
Road2College- December 28, 2019 0Having money saved in a 529 for your child’s college expenses is a huge boon. However, it’s important to use the money the ... Read More
Saying Goodbye to 2019 and Hello To 2020
Road2College- December 28, 2019 0The New Year is coming up fast. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you. Thank you for being part of ... Read More
ICYMI Paying For College Discussions: From State Schools To Alumni Interviews
Road2College- December 15, 2019 0Here are some of the top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group in the past few weeks. (And if you want ... Read More
5 Scholarship Tips For High School Seniors
Road2College- December 12, 2019 0When our children are growing up, we read fairy tales to engage them in a story that can teach them about the real world. That's ... Read More
Top 10 Public Colleges Giving Out The Most Merit Scholarships
Road2College- November 7, 2019 0We decided to look at merit scholarships awarded by public universities. In general, these awards tend to be smaller compared to private colleges, but so ... Read More
Understanding Federal Student Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loans
Road2College- October 28, 2019 0As you look at how your family will afford to send your children to college, loans of some sort may be a consideration. Loans are ... Read More
