Why Elite Colleges Are Racing To Offer Free Tuition

Podcast: The College Investor Audio Show · The College Investor

Opublikowano: 2026-09-23

Several of the most selective colleges have adopted generous financial aid policies that provide free tuition to low- and moderate-income students. Depending on the college, the income threshold for free tuition ranges from $100,000 to $250,000. MIT was the first to offer free tuition for families with income under $200,000 starting with the 2025-2026 academic year. Harvard matched the offer within months. Since then, other colleges have announced similar policies for the 2026-2027 academic year, including Rice at $200,000 and the University of Chicago at $250,000. Here’s a ranked list of the top offers, why colleges are doing this, an...