How America Pays for College 2012

How America Pays for College 2012: A national study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos sheds light on how American's fund their educations. Check out the findings in the infographic below, or click here for the full report.
July 19, 2012
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How America Pays for College 2012: A national study by Sallie Mae and Ipsos sheds light on how American’s fund their educations. Check out the findings in the infographic below, or click here for the full report.

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