Is Your Teen’s College Financially Safe? What Parents Must Know About College Closures and Risk

Is Your Teen’s College Financially Safe? What Parents Must Know About College Closures and Risk

21:46 Feb 10, 2026
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Key Takeaways for Parents:Many colleges — especially small, private, non-urban schools — are under significant financial strainSome colleges have closed with little warning, leaving students scramblingGraduation rates below 50% are a major red flag“Merit scholarships” are often tuition discounts, not actual awarded fundsLow-enrollment majors may be at risk of being eliminated mid-degreeTeach-out agreements exist but may transfer students to similarly struggling institutionsFinancial health should be the first checkpoint when building a college list 🎁 Episode Gift & Contact 🎓 College Planning Support for ParentsWant help organizing next steps and avoiding costly college mistakes? 📘 Workbook Gift:https://go.collegereadyplan.com/podcast-gift-workbook 🤝 Interested in Collaborating with College Ready?Email Julienne at julienne@collegereadyplan.com
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