When is National Higher Education Day?
June 6th is National Higher Education Day.
What is National Higher Education Day?
It takes twenty-one years for the average borrower to pay off student loan debt. That’s a long time, and the cost of college keeps growing. National Higher Education Day raises awareness about the costs of higher education while inspiring students to achieve their college goals.
Anyone can attend college these days. That wasn’t always the case. For some of us though, it will cost an arm, a leg, and a few decades of living under a burden of debt. This is especially true for first generation college students.
The good news is that scholarships can ease the cost of college. National Higher Education Day promotes early college planning to minimize student loan debt. It’s a day to celebrate the opportunities and benefits of college and inspire students towards high academic achievements.
Fun facts about National Higher Education Day!
- Almost a quarter (23%) of full-time undergraduates younger than 25 work more than 20 hours a week.
- Izamar Olaguez, first runner-up for Miss California 2015, cofounded National Higher Education Day in 2015 with Marcie Hronis to promote more affordable education.
- Less than a third of Americans have earned a bachelor’s degree.
- The average college student in the Class of 2016 graduated with $37,000 in student loan debt.
How to celebrate National Higher Education Day:
- Post a photo of the diploma from your highest degree on social media. Share your academic goals.
- Help your kids prepare for the future of their education. Start talking about college early, and inspire them to aim high.
- Donate to a scholarship program.
What’s the hashtag for National Higher Education Day?
Use #HigherEducationDay on social media to promote early planning for college.