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Home Equity and College Financial Aid: What’s the Impact?

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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Colleges With the Best Financial Aid

Colleges With the Best Financial Aid

August 13, 2019

With college being so expensive, it’s no surprise that many people are looking for the colleges that offer the most…

Frank Bruni and Surviving College Admissions Madness

August 13, 2019

It was one week away from having my youngest graduate from college; one week away from no longer having to…

How Is Your FAFSA EFC Calculated?

August 9, 2019

When you get into the world of college applications, the acronym “EFC” comes up constantly. Mostly you’ll hear parents bemoaning…

Scholarships for DACA Students

August 4, 2019

Invest in Us: Anonymously Answer 2 Questions About Student Debt Amount: $2,500 Apply By: August 30, 2019 Description: Applicants will…

Should You Update FAFSA By Using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool?

August 3, 2019

Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA, which opened Dec. 31, 2023, has…

College Planning Checklist for 9th & 10th Grade

College Planning Checklist for 9th & 10th Grade

August 1, 2019

9th GRADE COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions Get to know your school counselor. Schedule a meeting just…

Junior Year in High School: College Planning Guide

August 1, 2019

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College Planning Checklist for 12th Grade

August 1, 2019

Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions for 12th Graders First thing to do senior year—ask teachers for recommendations. Many students may…