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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

College Without Sports: Will it Ever Be the Same?

College Without Sports: Will it Ever Be the Same?

May 15, 2020

  COVID-19 has changed how schools approach every aspect of the campus experience. For students who are sports fans, the…

How to Find a Summer Job and Possibly Work From Home

How to Find a Summer Job and Possibly Work From Home

May 14, 2020

If you’re a college student or have a son or daughter who is, it’s not too early to search for…

Scholarships with June Deadlines

Scholarships with June Deadlines

May 14, 2020

American Indian Medical Scholarship Program Amount: $1,500 per semester Apply by: June 1, 2025 Description: Scholarship is open to American…

A Family’s Journey To Find An Affordable College

A Family’s Journey To Find An Affordable College

May 10, 2020

Anna Velazco, a parent in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, agreed to share her daughter’s journey to find…

Mother’s Day Wishes Moms Make for Their College-Bound Children

Mother’s Day Wishes Moms Make for Their College-Bound Children

May 8, 2020

Mothers make lots of wishes for their children. Toss in a pandemic, and a few themes begin to emerge. That’s…

The College Waitlist Game Just Got More Interesting

The College Waitlist Game Just Got More Interesting

May 7, 2020

  Many high school seniors have put off making a decision about what college to attend, hoping to get a…

Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

May 7, 2020

You may have heard that tapping into home equity is a great way to bridge the gap in paying for…

 Making Time for Family Fun During the Quarantine 

 Making Time for Family Fun During the Quarantine 

May 4, 2020

We asked our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group to share how their families have made some of the darkness…