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College is a financial decision

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Do you get stressed out thinking about life after high school? Host Yanely Espinal talks to college counselor Ralph Johnson about choosing the right path for you and thinking of this as an important financial decision. They discuss the pros and cons of different types of colleges and the criteria you should consider when deciding where to go.


 


Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into next steps after high school:


  • Read more about the different types of colleges from the College Board
  • Search for a college’s net price calculator here
  • Suggestions from the ACT on how to decide what to do after high school


 


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