2024 High School Students’ Perceptions of College Financing


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2024 High School Students' Perceptions of College Financing Report

Learn the perceptions high school students have about paying for college, applying for aid, and borrowing

What are the key trends shaping the decision making of high school students as they weigh the cost of attending college? Find out in the 2024 High School Students’ Perceptions of College Financing report.

This survey of 2,176 11th- and 12th-grade students captures their experiences, attitudes, and concerns regarding paying for college. This 32-page report contains dozens of findings about a wide variety of topics related to applying for financial aid, taking out loans, and how much cost impacts their interest in a college.

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Read the report and find out:

  • How many students find college financing difficult and will rule out an institution because of price.
  • How many students have concerns about taking out loans.
  • The number of students who completed the FAFSA as well as roadblocks to FAFSA completin.
  • The resources students use to learn about financial aid and scholarships.
  • Family involvement in the college planning process.
  • How many 12th-grade students add new colleges to their search list in their final year of high school.

Here’s one of the many findings in the report:

2024 Perceptions of College Financing: Chart showing 18% of students use AI to learn about financial aid

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