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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.

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Tips To Help Your Student Graduate College Debt-Free

April 12, 2019

Attending college has become a virtual necessity in today’s job market. At the same time, a higher education has never…

Should I Take Out a TEACH Grant?

March 18, 2019

Working in education is not a consistent experience across individuals. Some will struggle to find jobs in states that offer…

What to Know to Compare Financial Aid Awards

March 18, 2019

Imagine you were buying a car and paying for it involved five categories, and each of those categories was called…

The Challenges of Paying for College 

February 19, 2019

PARENT’S STORY My son got into Morehouse College, the only all-male, historically black institution of higher learning, which was indeed…

Do You Have to Pay Back FAFSA?

Do You Have to Pay Back FAFSA?

February 7, 2019

Financial aid is a complex process, and the acronyms and terms can be confusing. FAFSA, or the Free Application for…

Why Does It Cost So Much To Go To College?

February 3, 2019

If you find that the cost of college is nearly giving you a heart attack, you’re not alone.   How…

Your Parent PLUS Loan Was Denied, Now What?

February 2, 2019

If you’re looking for options to help your student pay for college, you’ve probably looked at a Parent PLUS loan….

Finding and Applying for Private Scholarships

Finding and Applying for Private Scholarships

January 23, 2019

Pam Andrews is a College Admissions Coach and Scholarship Strategist. I recently spoke with her about the process of finding…