The more years you spend in college, the more you have to pay
Summary: Do you know how many undergraduate college students take more than 4 years to graduate? This video tells you – and it also shows why it’s better to finish in 4 years instead of 5 or more.
Video: 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Who this is for: Seniors and Parents
We’re here to save your future! Everyone wants to graduate from college in four years, but do you how few people actually do…and how much it can hurt you when you don’t? Like really, really hurt? It's a real issue. But if you know the real story, you'll know why getting through college in four years can make such a big difference to you.
It's better to graduate in 4 years, than more years
Here's a fun but super-helpful video that will help you see just what you need to do to make sure you complete your degree on time, and why it’s so important for your life going forward.
Graduate in four years: a key to avoiding debt
If you plan on going to a four year college and taking out four years’ worth of loans then this video is for you, because what you're about to learn could mean the difference between getting that diploma or treading water for years with nothing but debt to show for it. Let’s start with the best case scenario: you get into a great school. You graduate in four years. You land a cool job. Life is so good! Well here's a dose of reality: 40% of you (close to half!) will take longer than four years to graduate and -- worst case scenario—some of you won't graduate at all! You could find yourself in the job market without a degree, so your prospects and paychecks will definitely be limited. But you will have plenty of student debt which you'll need to start paying back.Student Loans are for 4 years
Most of you will graduate eventually, but once you've taken out four years of student loans you've already got plenty of debt. The federal government will let you borrow a small amount to cover a single term--and then you have to pay that back too!Graduating in 4 years: Some tips
So repeat after us: “once you start a four year college you need to finish in four years.” Here's the winning formula: pick a school in your sweet spot, a place where you can succeed and feel like you fit in. And remember that even a college in your comfort zone will be harder than you think. But dropping classes will threaten your four year plan, so be ready to get to work!Your cost of attending may rise every year
A rising cost of attendance is why many students trip up and drop out. So don’t let wishful thinking derail your plans. Make sure you've got enough money for the whole four years and make sure your family's in agreement with your plans. Find out how many credits you need each term to graduate in four years. Commit to decent grades. Some schools won't give you course credit if you get lower than a C, particularly in your major. Choose wisely and in four amazing years you'll be ready to spring forward into your amazing adult life! You can do it!In just 4 minutes, this video shows why it’s better to graduate college in 4 years instead of 5 or more.