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2018 Merit Scholarship and Financial Aid Survey

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

College Planning Checklist for 12th Grade

August 1, 2019

Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions for 12th Graders First thing to do senior year—ask teachers for recommendations. Many students may…

Worrying About How to Pay for College?

August 1, 2019

When our children were born we thought we were diligent by opening a 529 plan before they turned one and…

How to Find Unique and Unusual Scholarships

August 1, 2019

Scholarships for college can be found in unlikely places, like your jar of peanut butter. Most students see better results searching for local scholarships.

The Great Eight: Start Your Journey With These College Search Websites

The Great Eight: Start Your Journey With These College Search Websites

August 1, 2019

Today’s high schoolers use Google to search for anything and everything. So why would it be any different when it’s…

The 13 Most Haunting College Admissions Errors

August 1, 2019

Seniors who plan on applying to college early decision/early action should keep in mind that EARLY is the operative word…

The Theory Of Supply and Demand in College Admissions

July 30, 2019

Why do you need to understand the basics of supply and demand in higher education? Because paying for college is…

How to Have a Successful College Visit

How to Have a Successful College Visit

July 25, 2019

College tours have become an important stage in the college admissions process. And whether your child is planning on doing…

Tips for Handling Your Student’s Financial Aid Appeal

July 21, 2019

The financial aid letter just arrived at your home – and you feel deflated. The school your student is most…