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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.

Articles by Debbie

Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”

Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”

July 10, 2020

Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to…

As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services

As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services

July 9, 2020

Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing…

Using a Home Equity Loan for College

July 7, 2020

“How will we pay for college?” It’s a question that’s on every parent’s mind as their child approaches the end…

Are Students Who Really Don’t Need the Money Meriting From Merit Scholarships?

Are Students Who Really Don’t Need the Money Meriting From Merit Scholarships?

July 6, 2020

We asked Stephen Burd, senior higher education writer and editor at New America, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank to answer…

Answers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans

Answers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans

July 2, 2020

When it comes to student loans, you’ve got important questions, and we’ve got timely answers. Here are the top five…

The Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional

The Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional

June 30, 2020

The SATs and ACTs have been around for longer than you might think, and began for reasons you may not…

The Debate Over Test-Optional Colleges

June 26, 2020

  Students have been sharing their SAT and ACT scores at lunch tables across America since the 1950s. Now, as…

Parent PLUS Loan vs. Private Student Loan: Which Is Right for Your Family?

June 22, 2020

When federal grants, scholarships, and your student’s Direct loans still leave a funding gap, most families face the same fork…