High school students and college students drop out of school for many reasons, but a few core problems can be the catalyst behind their decision. Students who don't complete high school are usually eligible to take GED tests. According to Georgetown University's "The College Payoff," high school dropouts have average lifetime earnings of $973,000, high school graduates $1.3 million and college graduates with bachelor's degrees around $2.3 million. Dropping out is a personal decision, but many students feel like it's the best option if they have personal or academic problems that make school attendance a burdensome responsibi