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.

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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