If you have college plans, the subject of paying for it deserves much discussion beforehand. Of course, you might already have an understanding of the financial aid process and options. Still, most people have some gaps in knowledge about getting financial aid for college.
Did you know?
Many people are surprised to discover the depth and range of financial aid options that can help make attending college part of their future. More than $120 billion in educational aid was available in 2017, according to the Office of Federal Student Aid.
While not borrowing money for college is always the best option, the reality is that more than 42% of families used loan sources to cover at least some college costs, according to the 2017 How America Pays for College report.
The decision to attend college, when approached thoughtfully by evaluating your abilities and interests, can deliver a good return for the money invested.
In comparing the income of high school graduates over a lifetime to those with college degrees, the How America Pays for College report reveals this:
The idea of getting money for college gets even better when looking at health sciences-focused degrees vs. all others. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says this sector will grow at least 16% from 2020 to 2030. The median yearly salary for healthcare practitioners is nearly 42% higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations.
Founded in 1922, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is a nonprofit, private university offering chiropractic and other health science degrees. The CUKC campus is in Overland Park, Kansas, a large, award-winning suburb within the Kansas City metro area. Check out our health sciences degrees here.
CUKC believes in helping its students maximize the student services and assistance available to them. One of the ways to live out that promise is through an experienced staff of financial aid experts.
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