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.
February 6, 2025
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year is now open, bringing another round of…
November 15, 2024
The 2026–27 FAFSA is now open — earlier than usual — and families will notice a few tweaks on top…
November 8, 2024
Each year, the CSS Profile unlocks over $10 billion in non-federal aid for students, complementing the FAFSA in securing crucial…
August 21, 2024
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) serves more purposes than most people realize, and you may miss out…
August 7, 2024
This updated FAFSA guide for the 2026-27 academic year provides everything you need to complete the FAFSA and maximize your…
June 17, 2024
Students have multiple insurance options when they head off college. Most have health insurance, but many families may not be…
June 7, 2024
Having to learn about the Basics of the Student Loans at the point during the college admissions process when every…
May 23, 2024
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best…