When and How to Apply for Student Loans

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

Why Quality of Life in College Impacts Life After College

Why Quality of Life in College Impacts Life After College

July 20, 2021

As founder of Road2College, much of my work centers on helping parents navigate two real concerns–how to get their students…

What Parents Wished They Knew About How to Pay for College

What Parents Wished They Knew About How to Pay for College

June 22, 2021

If your child is a high school student or a soon-to-be college freshman, you may find yourself asking why they…

College Admissions Results Impact Class of 2022

College Admissions Results Impact Class of 2022

June 3, 2021

COVID has sparked a firestorm of reform in the admissions process. Road2College recently sat down with Rebecca Chabrow, our Counselor-in-Residence…

Top Ten Books About College Admissions

Top Ten Books About College Admissions

April 27, 2021

There are many college admissions books that families can turn to as they search for good, solid advice on the…

The Different Ways Families Pay for College

The Different Ways Families Pay for College

April 20, 2021

How to pay for college is one of the biggest financial concerns of families today. And although students assume some…

Creative Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2025

Creative Graduation Gifts for the Class of 2025

April 6, 2021

High school graduations ceremonies can vary as much as the students they are honoring. One aspect that remains constant and…

Appealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

Appealing Financial Aid and Merit Scholarships

March 10, 2021

The following questions were asked during our webinar on how to appeal financial aid and merit scholarships. Watch the webinar…

Mom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search

Mom Shares Lessons Learned From Son’s College Search

January 23, 2021

We recently asked a member of our Paying for College 101 Facebook group to share her approach to finding the…