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Study Highlights Role of Grandparents' Income in Grandchildren's Education Access

A recent study underscores the significant impact of grandparents' financial resources on their grandchildren's opportunities for higher education, alongside the established influence of parents' income.

Editorial Staff1 min read

Traditionally, parents' income has been viewed as a crucial determinant of children's educational prospects. However, new research suggests that grandparents' financial support also plays a vital role.

Published in the journal Canadian Studies in Population, the study reveals that the income of grandparents can significantly affect their grandchildren's access to higher education.

This finding adds a new dimension to the understanding of family wealth and its implications for educational opportunities, highlighting the interconnectedness of financial resources across generations.