Merit Based Scholarships – What Are They? How Do I Apply for Them?

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

College Move-In Day: What Parents Need to Know

July 16, 2019

At the beginning of each school year, hundreds of thousands of college students descend upon cities and towns all around…

Are Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs for You?

July 11, 2019

Student loan debt and federal student loan repayment programs have become VERY hot topics these days. According to StudentLoanHero, there…

Prepare for the College Fair: What You Need to Know

July 11, 2019

Attending a college fair can be one of the first steps a student takes in order to research and familiarize…

How to Prep For the ACT

July 10, 2019

Prepping for a standardized test can be a lot easier when you understand the nuts and bolts of the exam….

Common College Essay Mistakes to Avoid Before Hitting Submit

July 9, 2019

The January 1 college essay deadline may not be around the corner, but time flies..and the sooner your student begins…

Top Questions to Ask Colleges

July 7, 2019

Choosing a college can be one of the most important decisions you and your child make. And the criteria upon which…

Filling Out a Special Circumstances Form to Appeal Financial Aid

July 6, 2019

Writing a financial aid appeal letter can be intimidating. However, schools have a form known as the Special Circumstances Form…

Scholarships for High School Seniors: What to Know

July 3, 2019

Is your family shuffling through piles of private scholarship applications, hoping to cobble together some additional funding for college? If…