More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College
Troubling Data Suggests Uncertain Future for Higher Education Share this story Published 1 hour ago Above image credit: The University of Missouri-Columbia reported that total enrollment last fall was 30,849, up 4% from the previous year – though still well below the record enrollment of 35,050 reached in the fall 2015. (Emily Wolf | Flatland)
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be young for many high schoolers, particularly seniors.
The pandemic has chipped away at students’ energy, enthusiasm and motivation to plan for their education after high school, educators say. Many seniors simply want to graduate from high school.
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A cautionary note for the high school classes of 2020 and 2021: Waiting to enroll in college decreases the likelihood you’ll ever attend or complete a degree.
It’s a valid concern for both cohorts. Due to the pandemic, undergraduate enrollment was down 2.5% in fall 2020 and down 4.5% for spring 2021, compared with the previous fall and spring, respectively, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
There are also warning signs of an enrollment slump to come. The class of 2021 is lagging in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The application is the gatekeeper for college financial aid and, as of April 2, 2021, completion is down 7% compared with applications completed by the same time last year. FAFSA completions are an indicator of enrollment for the upcoming academic year, says Bill DeBaun, director of data and evaluation at the Nationa
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