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Students are grappling with the rising costs of higher education, exploring alternative pathways to achieve their dreams without breaking the bank.

About 1,500 students attended Tuesday's Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools college and career fair, where many expressed concerns about affording post-secondary education.

"I definitely don't have money to pay for college. Applying for those scholarships has really helped me," said Ari Alterman, a senior at Sumner Academy of Arts & Science.

The financial burden is real.

According to U.S. News and World Report, out-of-state tuition and fees at public national universities have risen about 24% since 2006, with average tuition reaching roughly $25,000 per year.

"It's just getting more expensive," said Kenad

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