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Parents Spend $95K on Gap Years to Give Their Kids an Edge

Friday, August 21, 2026


Parents in the United States are spending an average of $95,000 on gap year programs for their children, according to Bloomberg. Gap year programs, which can cost more than a year of college tuition, have grown in popularity as families evaluate post-secondary education options. The programs typically include travel, internships, or volunteer work during a year off before college enrollment.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/parents-spend-95k-on-gap-years-to-give-kids-an-edge-video

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