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ICYMI Paying for College Discussions: From State Schools to Alumni Interviews

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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Scholarships with July Deadlines

June 15, 2020

    AMVETS National Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Amount: $750 up to $1,000 Apply by: July 1, 2025 Description: Applicant must…

Parent Advice on Starting the College Search

Parent Advice on Starting the College Search

June 13, 2020

If your child is a high school sophomore or junior, you may be thinking about your college search process. But…

COVID-19’s Impact on Rising High School Seniors This Fall

COVID-19’s Impact on Rising High School Seniors This Fall

June 12, 2020

We looked at the kinds of challenges and changes that rising high school seniors may face this fall. Here’s what…

COVID-19’s Impact on College Students This Fall

COVID-19’s Impact on College Students This Fall

June 12, 2020

We looked at the kinds of challenges and changes that entering freshmen and current college students may face this fall….

College Acceptance Letters 2020: Did You Get What You Expected?

College Acceptance Letters 2020: Did You Get What You Expected?

June 10, 2020

Families of high school seniors in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group took our 2020 Did You Get What…

Four Key Things to Know About the Lifetime Learning Credit

June 9, 2020

If you’re like many families with students in (or nearing) college, understanding the two major education tax credits is important. The…

10 Income Strategies to Reduce Your Cost of College

10 Income Strategies to Reduce Your Cost of College

June 9, 2020

Reducing your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a viable strategy in trying to reduce your SAI and maximize how much…

What’s the Difference Between the Coalition App and the Common App?

What’s the Difference Between the Coalition App and the Common App?

June 6, 2020

Back in 2015, a group of 83 public and private colleges announced a new collaboration, naming themselves The Coalition for…