University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education separately announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates who meet certain income requirements, reflecting a growing nationwide effort to make college more affordable.
59% : Tuition for the current academic year is about $67,000, according to the university.
53% : The average college sticker price — which covers tuition and fees before scholarships and other aid are factored in — increased by about 5.5% for private schools and roughly 2.3% for public schools in the 2024-2025 academic year, according to U.S. News and World Report.
46% : Thirty-six percent of adults under 40 who have at least a four-year college degree have outstanding student loan debt.

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