(The Center Square) – As taxpayers continue subsidizing higher education and student loan debt at $1.8 trillion, more American families are planning and saving for college, according to a new Sallie Mae report.

The report, "How America Plans for College 2026," found 95% of high school students plan to pursue some form of education after graduation. Of those students, 62% plan to attend a two- or four-year college.

Ed Recker, a spokesperson at Sallie Mae, speaks about college preparedness and growing interest in trade schools

 

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