Kids having their own savings a/c 6 times likelier to attend college
May 2nd, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANIWashington, May 2 (ANI): Three studies have found that among youth who expected to graduate from a four-year college, those with a savings account in their name were approximately six times more likely to attend college than those with no account.
“This research underscores the importance of policies and programs that help Americans of all income levels to save for college,” said Margaret Clancy, policy director and College Savings Initiative director at Center for Social Development in St. Louis.
“That’s why the College Savings Initiative includes innovative public policy and reforms to 529 college savings plans. The ultimate goal is to increase post-secondary education access and completion rates, particularly among lower-income students.
Evidence supporting the link between savings and college success is growing.
Another study finds that also controlling for family income and other factors, both financial assets - such as savings accounts, IRAs, or CDs - and non-financial assets - such as equity in a home, vehicle or business - are positively related to children’s college completion.
“In this study and others, there is evidence that the positive effect of savings may be more than economic - assets are related to changing the college expectations of parents and children,” Clancy added.
Finally, a review of 38 studies on household assets and children’s educational success finds that household assets have a significant independent effect on whether children attend and ultimately graduate college. (ANI)
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