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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

5 Things to Compare When Choosing a College (Besides Price)

September 1, 2019

As your student thinks about choosing a college, there are a lot of factors to consider. Of course, price is…

Early Decision College Results From the Class of 2022

September 1, 2019

Once students learn the differences between early action vs. early decision and make their final choice, all there is left…

Talking to Your Kids About an Affordable College

August 31, 2019

The sky’s the limit; you can go anywhere and do anything! Well, at least that’s what most parents would love…

The College Search Process: Make a Checklist!

August 29, 2019

You’ve been discussing college for a few years with your child, but now it’s their junior or senior year of…

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…