Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

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

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

September 24, 2019

Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting…

AP Exam Registration and Schedule 2026

AP Exam Registration and Schedule 2026

September 24, 2019

AP classes are an excellent way for advanced students to challenge themselves. In addition, they have the chance to earn…

How Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit

September 21, 2019

Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for…

What I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records

September 17, 2019

College students are legal adults, and as such, colleges will not discuss academic and medical issues with parents without a student’s permission.

How Your College Major Impacts Lifetime Earnings

September 17, 2019

 One of the dilemmas many parents grapple with when they send their kids off to college is being torn between…

Five Criteria That Can Affect Your Financial Aid Appeal

Five Criteria That Can Affect Your Financial Aid Appeal

September 16, 2019

How does one determine whether or not to appeal a financial aid award letter? Should I bother appealing a financial…

How Colleges Determine Need and Need-Based Financial Aid Awards

September 14, 2019

If the idea of figuring out how to pay for college is keeping you up at night and even causing…

How Much Will YOU Have to Pay for College?

September 14, 2019

Your child is not a senior, and you’re wondering, “Why do I need to worry about tuition costs and estimating…