Sallie Mae-Ipsos study shows 95% of US high schoolers plan postsecondary education

• SLM Corporation published survey-based analysis showing 95% of US high school students plan to continue education after graduation, with 82% of families viewing it as worth cost.
• Borrowing appetite remained high, with 83% of families willing to stretch financially for best options, 73% preferring to borrow rather than skip attendance.
• Debt sensitivity also featured, as 68% backed limits on how much federal student loan borrowers can take on.
• Planning metrics improved versus 2020, with 64% of families reporting a plan to pay for higher education, 60% holding savings averaging USD 42,307.
• Knowledge gaps persisted, with 48% believing scholarships require exceptional grades, 37% aware families often pay below sticker price, 22% knowing when student loan interest typically begins to accrue.

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