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New Sallie Mae and Ipsos Study Finds Overwhelming Majority of High School Students Plan to Continue Their Education After Graduation
NEWARK, Del., May 05, 2026--Nearly all high school students (95%) say they plan to continue their education after graduation, 90% of those families believe it's an investment in the student's future, and 82% say it’s worth the cost, according to How America Plans for College 2026, a new national study from Sallie Mae and Ipsos.
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