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Report: More U.S. Families Are Saving for College

A new Sallie Mae report finds more American families are planning and saving for college amid $1.8 trillion in outstanding student loan debt and continued taxpayer subsidies for higher education.

Published Jun 25, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A Sallie Mae report indicates an increasing share of U.S. families are actively planning and saving for college. The trend comes as student loan debt remains near $1.8 trillion and taxpayers continue to subsidize higher education.