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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.

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How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

How to Help Your Student with Their College Application Essays

October 14, 2019

Supporting your student on their college application essays can be a daunting task. You might be wondering: What are colleges…

How to Get Your Student on Board With the College Application Process

October 11, 2019

It’s time to apply for colleges, scholarships, financing and more…why does it seem like you’re the only one who cares?…

15 Colleges Frugal With Financial Aid

15 Colleges Frugal With Financial Aid

October 10, 2019

In case you haven’t heard, some colleges are more likely to provide institutional scholarships and grants than others. Some are…

Federal and Private Student Loans From A to Z

October 8, 2019

  If your student will need loans for college, it pays to know what’s available in federal and private student…

Answers to Your Frequently Asked FAFSA Questions

October 4, 2019

Don’t have a FAFSA meltdown. Get answers to frequently asked FAFSA questions to help you through the process.

How to Apply For FAFSA: A Step by Step Walkthrough

October 3, 2019

Watch this extremely informative and helpful video as Luanne Lee, a college funding expert from Your College Planning Coach, goes…

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

How Do I Get My Financial Aid Disbursement?

September 24, 2019

Your student has received their financial aid letter, committed to their chosen school, and now they wait. It’s an exciting…

How Student Loans Impact a Cosigner and Student’s Credit

September 21, 2019

Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for…