4. You may change your mind You may decide to go back later in life You may fill out applications to schools and the FAFSA and see that it is possible financially There is lots of financial aid available, and you are more likely to qualify for it if you come from a lower-income family College is not for everyone, and we respect that; however, it’s good to know what research says Individuals who have a college degree earn an avg. of $22,000 more per year than those with a HS diploma More job security; people with a HS diploma are more than 2X likely to be unemployed College graduates more likely to have better health and be involved in their community