Can Private Scholarships Displace My Financial Aid?

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

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…

Scholarships with November Deadlines

October 17, 2019

Buy-Rites Beauty Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Apply by: November 1, 2025 Description: All participants must have applied to or be enrolled…

Help Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay

Help Your Student Improve Their College Admissions Essay

October 15, 2019

Watch our webinar with Brad Schiller, CEO of Prompt.  Brad critiques 4 different college admissions essays and supplements. Learn the…

How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

October 14, 2019

Supporting your student on their college application essays can be a daunting task. You might be wondering: What are colleges…

How to Get Your Student on Board With the College Application Process

October 11, 2019

It’s time to apply for colleges, scholarships, financing and more…why does it seem like you’re the only one who cares?…