Study: Financial Barriers Block Path to Higher Education for Majority of Students
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
JUNE 24, 2025
Financial uncertainty continues to serve as the primary barrier preventing students from enrolling in or completing higher education, according to new research from education technology provider Ellucian that surveyed more than 1,500 learners nationwide. The 2025 Student Voice Report found that 56% of individuals who have never enrolled in college cited financial uncertainty as their main reason for avoiding higher education, while 53% of high school students who don't plan to attend college ide
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