Do I Need to Fill out FAFSA Even if I Don’t Think I Qualify for Financial Aid?

If you’re going to be paying for college without relying on need-based financial aid, you might be wondering whether you still need to fill out FAFSA.

Click HERE for the answer to this and other frequently asked FAFSA questions!

Not sure about whether your student will qualify for aid? See what students in grades 9-12 should be doing to receive it. Get a copy of our FREE and easy-to-use Financial Aid Timeline by clicking the button below. 

Engineering Colleges: My Son’s Application Journey

A mom in our Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) group shares her son's college application journey and their process of trying to find the right engineering school.

Read the full story HERE. 

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Debbie Schwartz
Founder, Road2College

I’m a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I’m working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions.