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Podcast: The College Investor Audio Show
Episode: Fidelity Study Reveals Changing Views On Student Debt
Description: A new Fidelity Investments study finds that economic conditions over the past several years are influencing how high school students plan for life after graduation and what they're willing to pay for college. More than half said living through recent financial instability has changed their view of higher education, prompting many to focus on affordability, career readiness, and long-term financial security.The survey, which polled more than 2,000 students and parents, shows a steady increase in the percentage of college-bound students prioritizing cost when choosing where or how to pursue higher education. In 2025, 47% listed cost as their most impo...