A new survey from the College Savings Foundation found that Gen Z high school students are saving and working toward paying part or all of their higher education expenses. They want more pragmatic options tied to real work experience and want to finish their requirements faster. 82% plan to work—full-(23%) or part-time (59%) while attending higher ed. When asked to define their ideal higher education path, the following were the top three answers:
Classes based on practical work experience
Classes with competency-based testing
Getting credit for work experience in conjunction with a higher ed institution.
