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New Sallie Mae and Ipsos Study Finds Overwhelming Majority of High School Students Plan to Continue Their Education After Graduation

$SLMPress releaseMay 5, 2026, 11:30 AM ETRead the release

Sallie Mae and Ipsos released the 'How America Plans for College 2026' study, finding that 95% of high school students plan to continue their education and 73% of families would rather borrow than forgo attendance. Average college savings have risen to $42,307 from $26,266 in 2020, with 64% of families now reporting they have a plan to pay for higher education.

Key figures

Avg savings 2020
26266
Avg savings 2026
42307
Survey interviews
2010
Pct families with savings
60%
Pct families willing borrow
73%
Pct families with plan to pay
64%
Pct students plan continue education
95%

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