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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

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

December 15, 2019

  Here are some of the top discussions in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group  during the past year….

Scholarships with January Deadlines

December 14, 2019

  Employment BOOST College Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Apply by: Year-round Description: Open to both high school and college students. One…

5 Scholarship Tips for High School Seniors

December 12, 2019

When our children are growing up, we read fairy tales to engage them in a story that can teach them…

Scholarships with December Deadlines

November 15, 2019

Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship Amount: Varies Apply by: December 8, 2025 Description: Open to all students who are citizens…

Top 10 Public Colleges Giving Out the Most Merit Scholarships

November 7, 2019

It might come as a surprise to some parents that public universities do give out merit scholarships. We decided to…

How to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview

How to Prepare & What to Wear to a College Interview

October 28, 2019

For many students, a college interview is part of the admission process. An interview can be a great way for…

How to Ace Your College Interview

How to Ace Your College Interview

October 28, 2019

Is your student nervous about facing a college interview? That’s certainly understandable. The good news is that there are a…

Does Saving for College Hurt Financial Aid Eligibility?

October 25, 2019

Sometimes the best source of advice and information comes from readers’ comments, which are always so valuable to review. Saving…