An Expert Discusses the Implications of Declining College Applications and Enrollment

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

Paying for College with Credit Cards: What You Should Know

March 15, 2023

When the tuition bill comes due, your college will offer your student a few options. If there’s a balance after…

How I Fought to Remove Compulsory Test Scores on Transcripts

March 15, 2023

Compulsory test scores on transcripts can hurt students who apply test-optional. Here’s how one parent fought to get the scores removed.

Said Yes to a College? You’ve Still Got College Financial Planning to Do.

February 14, 2023

We did it! My high school senior said yes to the right school for him. With this milestone behind us,…

High School Is Stressful: A Mom Expresses Concern and Our Community Responds

November 11, 2022

A Stressed Mom Speaks Out (A version of this story was first published anonymously by a mom in our Paying…

Should I Cosign My Child’s Student Loan? A Complete Parent Guide

Should I Cosign My Child’s Student Loan? A Complete Parent Guide

June 17, 2022

Cosigning a private student loan is one of the most financially consequential decisions a parent can make — and most…

Where to Find the CLEP Study Guide

May 8, 2022

Students often struggle to graduate college within four years. In fact, only 19% of students at public universities and 36%…

Colleges Costing $30K or Less For Family With Incomes Over $110K

May 4, 2022

If you’re the parent of a college-bound high school student, you’re probably on the look out for affordable colleges. Unfortunately,…

Survey Results: Parents Say The Student Loan Process Can Be Confusing

May 4, 2022

Headline: Survey Results: Parents Say Finding College Loans Can Be Confusing Subhead: But it doesn’t have to be Tags: College…