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.
November 20, 2023
Understanding the nuances of supplemental essays in college applications is crucial for aspiring college students. This article delves into what…
November 15, 2023
If you’ve recently received your college financial aid offer and it’s less than what you need, you’re not alone. Many…
November 15, 2023
Students and parents often must borrow money to help pay college tuition and other educational expenses. However, understanding how student…
November 2, 2023
Listed below are colleges that meet 90% and more of a family’s demonstrated financial need. This list was based solely…
September 24, 2023
If you miss the FAFSA deadlines, you lose out on federal aid and government student loans. Once the date passes,…
September 13, 2023
Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA, which opened Dec. 31, 2023, has…
August 18, 2023
Do you wonder how much it will really cost for your student to attend a specific school? You already know…
July 27, 2023
Students and every required “contributor” (a parent/step-parent or spouse, as applicable) need a StudentAid.gov account — often called an FSA…