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ApplyHow Much Do Early Decision and Early Action Increase Your College Admission Chances?
Applying early can boost your college admission odds, but how much depends on where you apply. Use this article’s ED and EA statistics and college lists to make smart admission […]
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College List BuildingUniversity of Chicago Common Data Set
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from University of Chicago’s most recent Common Data Set to provide […]
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College List BuildingTop 30 Colleges With the Best Merit Scholarships
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best merit scholarships. Colleges give this merit aid based on academic […]
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College Financial PlanningPurdue University Merit Scholarships
Finding individual college merit scholarship information can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the statistics you need to know about Purdue University’s merit scholarships, at a quick glance. […]
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AdviceFreshman Year Loneliness Is Normal — Here’s What to Tell Your Student Before They Leave
This story was first shared in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. Kellsey Stokes is a wife and mom of two who attended […]
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AdviceThe Student Loan Questions Our 310,000 Families Ask Most
by Debbie Schwartz, Founder of Road2College Note: This article is sponsored by Citizens®. Road2College maintains editorial control over content and recommendations. Every year, the same questions surface in our Paying […]
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College Financial PlanningHow to Pay for College: A Family’s Step-by-Step Guide and Borrowing Blueprint Tool
About the author: Debbie Schwartz founded Road2College in 2014 to help families navigate the realities of paying for college. She previously worked in finance at Vanguard, Fidelity, and Accenture, and […]
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AdviceBeyond Grades: What Actually Helped Students Win More Merit Aid and Scholarships
We asked parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group what factors — beyond grades — made the biggest difference in the scholarships and merit aid their students received. […]
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AdviceA Different Approach to College Admissions: Less Stress, More Savings
Editor’s Note: This originally appeared as a post in our private Facebook group called Paying for College 101. Retired admissions director and author Peter Pitts is a frequent group contributor, and we […]
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ApplyThe New Ivies in 2026: Academics, Admissions and Affordability
If you’re considering colleges, the “New Ivies” present strong options. Use this guide to explore and compare them by academics, admissions, and affordability. In This Article: What Are the New […]
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AdviceTransfer Merit Scholarships at Small Private Colleges: 70 Schools Worth Checking Out
Editor’s Note: This originally appeared as a post in our private Facebook group called Paying for College 101. Retired admissions director and author Peter Pitts is a frequent group contributor, and we […]
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AdviceHow to Pay for College: A Complete Guide to Every Option Available to Your Family
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. College is one of the biggest expenses most families will ever take […]
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College Financial PlanningParent PLUS Loan vs. Private Student Loan: Which Is Right for Your Family?
When federal grants, scholarships, and your student’s Direct loans still leave a funding gap, most families face the same fork in the road: a Parent PLUS loan or a private […]
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CareersFrom Broadway to the Operating Room: What Arts Majors Do After College
If your student is passionate about theater, music, or art, you’ve probably asked yourself — or them — the question every arts family eventually faces: But what will you do […]
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Student & Parent LoansWhat Are Private Student Loans for College?
As your student looks at options to finance a college education, you may be struggling to keep everything straight. There are various sources of funding – federal loans, scholarships, private […]
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Student & Parent LoansParent PLUS Loan Limits: What Every Family Needs to Know
Parent PLUS loans now have annual and lifetime borrowing caps for new borrowers. If your family has relied on Parent PLUS to fill the gap between financial aid and college […]
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College Financial PlanningHow Do Student Loans Work: Guide to Federal, State and Private College Loans
Students and parents often must borrow money to help pay college tuition and other educational expenses. However, understanding how student loans work and navigating the process can be daunting. This […]
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AdviceWe Applied to 24 BFA Acting Programs. Here’s Everything We Spent, Every School We Tried, and What We’d Do Differently
One Massachusetts mom in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group shared an inside look at what it really takes — financially, logistically, and emotionally — to help your student […]
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AdviceA Parent’s Year-by-Year Guide to College Planning (Middle School to Senior Year)
This story was first published in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community. It’s been edited for clarity and flow. My third—and final—kid is wrapping up the college application process, and I’ve […]
