Today’s high school students and parents are practical consumers who pick higher education paths after looking at the school costs, financial obligations and career options.

1. WISE DECISIONS
ABOUT THE COST OF
EDUCATION
By Dr. Mary Askew

2. DECISIONS
• Today’s high school students
and parents are practical
consumers who pick their
higher education paths after
looking at the school costs,
financial obligations and
career options.

3. EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS
Generation Z are looking at all educational alternatives –
• Public/ Private University,
• Community College
• Vocational/Career Programs
• Apprenticeships

4. POTENTIAL CAREERS
Generation Z students are
independent and self-reliant
making early decisions
about careers and taking
responsibility for their
education choices.

5. PLANNING: A FAMILY AFFAIR
• Education planning is a family matter -
• Students talk with parents about college
plans as well as strategies to pay for
college. .
• Families are evaluating the long term value
and costs of higher education in order to
decide which school to attend.
• Generation Z are involved in discussion to
finance college looking for ways to pay for
at least part of their higher education costs.

6. TOOLS TO MAKE CAREER
DECISIONS!
• Researching career and institution is a
daunting task.
• Explore Careers and College Majors
simplifies the process of exploring
careers and deciding the right
educational institution.
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