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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.

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The Trouble With Test-Optional Admissions: What the Experts Are Saying

The Trouble With Test-Optional Admissions: What the Experts Are Saying

August 14, 2020

Most colleges have now either gone test-optional or test-blind for this school year. Students and parents are wondering what that…

The Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?

The Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?

July 30, 2020

It’s the question heard ’round the country, and the answer is complicated—and different for each family dealing with its own…

A Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus

A Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus

July 28, 2020

With the new school year just a few weeks away and coronavirus cases on the rise, many college and university…

Full-Price Tuition for Remote Learning: Is It Worth It?

Full-Price Tuition for Remote Learning: Is It Worth It?

July 24, 2020

COVID-19 has changed not only how students learn, but the perception of what qualifies as a worthwhile educational investment. So…

Why Online Only Education is Still Worth the Cost

Why Online Only Education is Still Worth the Cost

July 21, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been much discussion about the future of higher education. With more schools opting…

Changes Ahead in the World of Higher Ed: The Experts Weigh In

Changes Ahead in the World of Higher Ed: The Experts Weigh In

July 17, 2020

When Stanford announced the elimination of 11 out of their 36 varsity sports teams, it was clear there’d be more…

Scholarships with September Deadlines

July 15, 2020

ABFSE Undergraduate Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500 Apply By: September 1, 2025 Description: Scholarship is open to students who have…

Scholarships with August Deadlines

July 14, 2020

Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Support Awards Amount: Up to $5,000 Apply by: August 1, 2025 Description: Scholarship is open…