Higher Education: Is it worth the cost?

Victoria Sardelli
Sep 7, 2018 · 3 min read

Families are struggling to cover the costs of sending their children to college, and turning to student loans is not the answer.

Over the past few years, the average cost of higher education in the United States has risen astronomically. A study from 1982–2007 shows the cost of tuition increased by 439% while family income has only risen by 149%. This has led to many high schoolers raising the…

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