Fidelity® Study Reveals Shifting Gen-Z Priorities for Higher Education, With 4-in-10 High School Students Rating Cost "Most Important”
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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What value do todays high school students see in higher education?
Key Points:
- What value do todays high school students see in higher education?
- Although many high school students increasingly worry about how much their education will cost, the study reveals staggering disconnects between expectations of costs and reality.
- Even more concerning, one-in-four high school parents believe the full sticker price for one year of college will be $5,000 or less, and 38% of high school students say the same.
- The study reveals important differences when it comes to preparedness to meet the cost of college between those working with an advisor and those without one.