72% of parents surveyed say they’re cutting expenses, picking up shifts to cover school supply costs

On average, parents are expected to spend $620 per student. That figure includes clothing, backpacks, textbooks, and classroom supplies. Another 7 in 10 parents are concerned about economic uncertainty, saying they worry tariffs will drive up prices. As a result, 72% say they’re cutting expenses and picking up extra shifts to cover the costs. That’s up from just 56% last year.