We're a multi-channel brand that empowers families to find the right college at the right price. Our offerings include insightful tools and data, well-researched articles, live classes and coaching, and a community of engaged parents facing the same impactful decisions.

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Want to Reach Parents?
Our Audience is Engaged and Active.

Parents : 98% Students : 2%
Website : (Male: 37% Female: 63%)
Facebook : (Male: 10% Female: 90%)
Average Age : 45-54 yrs old
Top 10 Locations

  • California
  • New York
  • Texas
  • New Jersey
  • Illinois
  • Pennsylvania
  • Massachusetts
  • Florida
  • Virginia
  • North Carolina

Composition of Parent Email Addresses

  • In High School 35%
  • In College 44%
  • Post College 5%
  • Mixed Grades 15%
  • Professionals 1%

Parents Weigh In:
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.

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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?

Events

We host online events via Zoom and stream them live to Facebook. Our guests are all experts in their fields and together we help educate and support families on the admissions and paying for college journey.

Registration ranges from 200 to over 2,000 people.
Anywhere from 30-50% of these registrants attend live, the rest watch the recording.

What Families Need to Know About Paying for College

Money Management Skills for Young Adults

Newsletters and Emails

Our weekly and specialty newsletters highlight timely articles, events,
community voices, services, and products.

Content

We focus on stories that help families navigate college admissions so they can find the right college at a price they can afford. Readers can search by grade, stage, and topic.

How Our Student Got Two Full-Ride Offers for Biomedical Engineering — And What We Learned Along the Way

August 10, 2026 | Road2College

The Bottom Line Up Front We have a high SAI (around $88K), so $0 from need-based aid — everything was…

Colleges That Change Lives: The List of 44, Comparisons, and How to Choose

August 10, 2026 | Brenda Shawley

The “colleges that change lives,” arising from a 1996 book with that title, are 45 small liberal arts colleges touted…

How Work-Study Actually Works (and How to Land the Good Jobs)

August 8, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz

By Debbie Schwartz, founder of Road2College Work-study is one of the most misunderstood lines on a college aid offer. Families…

How to Find Your Real SAI Before Senior Year (Without Anyone Seeing It)

August 6, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz

By Debbie Schwartz, founder of Road2College Your Student Aid Index is the single number that decides whether colleges think your…

Is an Honors College Worth It? Ask What You’d Miss Without It

July 29, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz

Editor’s Note: The writer, Debbie Schwartz, is the founder of Road2College. “Is an honors college worth it?” is the wrong…

Tuition Payment Plans: The Interest-Free Way to Chip Away at Your Bill

July 29, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz

Editor’s Note: The writer, Debbie Schwartz, is the founder of Road2College. Families tend to think about paying for college in…

Use the Common Data Set to Find Colleges That Give Merit Scholarships

July 29, 2026 | Debbie Schwartz

Editor’s Note: The writer, Debbie Schwartz, is the founder of Road2College. Every college quietly publishes a report that shows exactly…

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