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Families still see college as a good investment — figuring out how to pay for it is the challenge

CNBC·Jessica Dickler·26 days ago
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Even as concerns about return on investment rise, a college degree remains the goal for the vast majority of high school students, new data shows. Ninety-five percent of families with high schoolers said their students will go on to college, according to Sallie's new  How America Plans for College  report. Just 5% said that was an unlikely path after graduation. For those interested in two- or four-year schools, most said it was for the skills training , career opportunities and higher earning potential , the education lender found. Roughly 82% of families with high school students considering college said they believe it will be worth the high cost. Sallie polled more than 2,000 adults and teens in January. The rising price tag and growing student loan burden  have played a large role in changing views about the higher education system, with students increasingly questioning the return on investment.…

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