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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

Having Second Thoughts About Sending Your Child Off to College in These Difficult Times?

Having Second Thoughts About Sending Your Child Off to College in These Difficult Times?

June 5, 2020

The deposit is in, and your family has made the best decision possible about what school to attend in the…

College Prep and Motivating Teenagers – Like Mixing Oil & Water?

June 2, 2020

As most parents know, trying to motivate a teenager to do something they don’t want to do can feel like…

What the Pros Know: Which Type of College Consultant Can Help?

June 1, 2020

Have you noticed how many college consultants there are in the college admissions and finance area? It’s great because you…

What Parents Are Really Saying About Gap Year And Deferment Possibilities

What Parents Are Really Saying About Gap Year And Deferment Possibilities

June 1, 2020

There have been numerous articles in national publications predicting that as a result of COVID-19, up to 20% of incoming…

Are College Arts Programs at Risk?

Are College Arts Programs at Risk?

May 24, 2020

  Some courses of study are all about collaboration. For students enrolled in the arts, working in teams is not…

College News Stories Making Headlines

College News Stories Making Headlines

May 21, 2020

  It’s a time of great change for higher education. From school reopening plans and questions about liability to acceptance…

What to Do When Your College Student Wants to Drop Out

What to Do When Your College Student Wants to Drop Out

May 19, 2020

There are many reasons why a college student may want to drop out of school. To help you better understand…

How the Pandemic is Causing Colleges to Change Their Spending

How the Pandemic is Causing Colleges to Change Their Spending

May 19, 2020

  Colleges, like people, have radically changed their spending since the pandemic began. Expenses that were once the norm have…