Understanding the Cost of Higher Education | Graduation & Financial Planning #3292399 (License: Personal Use)

This flat-style illustration depicts a faceless graduate in a teal academic cap and gown, paired with a white shirt and dark tie. A red price tag bearing a yellow dollar sign hangs from the tassel, visually representing the rising cost of college or the burden of student debt. The minimalist design emphasizes the intersection of academic achievement and financial responsibility.

Used on educational finance blogs, university financial aid pages, student loan counseling sites, or articles discussing college affordability. Targets users researching tuition costs, repayment options, or the economic implications of earning a degree.