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Only 1 in 3 parents able to fully fund college for their kid
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this issue can be found on the Odessa American website, which provides more information on the survey and its findings, including the responses of 1000 parents of high school seniors and current university students.
A recent survey has shed light on the financial concerns of parents when it comes to funding their children's college education. It appears that many parents in the US are struggling to make ends meet for this purpose. Only a third of parents are able to fully fund their kid's college education, indicating a significant gap in financial preparedness.
Further details on this issue can be found on the Odessa American website, which provides more information on the survey and its findings, including the responses of 1000 parents of high school seniors and current university students.
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Category: schools Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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