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Who Makes the College Decision?
I never planned to be a helicopter parent. But h*ll would have frozen over before I Ieft a decision worth over $100K of MY money in the hands of a 17-year-old!
— Sabrina M.
If they could truly borrow money only in their name, then I could understand. But it’s a family obligation and decision. The FAFSA, the CSS and any loans are on the parents. Sure, let them drive the bus, but you have to be a willing passenger to make sure it’s not an insane ride for all.
— Jodi S.
What Parents are Concerned About:
- What are the best ways to save for college?
- How much student debt is too much?
- How do I know if my student will graduate in four years and get a job?
- Does my student need to go to a name brand school to succeed?
- What are money management tips I should teach my child?
- What’s the best way to build up credit when you go to college?
- Do I still need life insurance when my student goes to college?
- What extracurricular activities should my high school student participate in so they get into college?
- How important are college admissions essays to getting accepted?
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Use the Common Data Set to Find Colleges That Give Merit Scholarships
July 18, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz
By Debbie Schwartz, founder of Road2College Every college quietly publishes a report that shows exactly how much merit aid it…
How to Pay for College: A Family’s Step-by-Step Guide and Borrowing Blueprint Tool
July 16, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz
About the author: Debbie Schwartz founded Road2College in 2014 to help families navigate the realities of paying for college. She…
Beyond Grades: What Actually Helped Students Win More Merit Aid and Scholarships
July 7, 2026 | Road2College
We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group what factors — beyond grades — made the biggest…
A Different Approach to College Admissions: Less Stress, More Savings
June 24, 2026 | V. Peter Pitts, MA
Editor’s Note: This originally appeared as a post in our private Facebook group called Paying for College 101. Retired admissions director and…
Transfer Merit Scholarships at Small Private Colleges: 70 Schools Worth Checking Out
June 10, 2026 | V. Peter Pitts, MA
Editor’s Note: This originally appeared as a post in our private Facebook group called Paying for College 101. Retired admissions director and…
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