Harvard's Landmark Move to Free Tuition for Middle-Income Families
In a landmark move to enhance educational accessibility, Harvard University has announced that, starting from the 2025-26 academic year, it will offer free tuition to undergraduate students from families earning $200,000 or less annually. This initiative also extends to cover additional expenses for families with incomes up to $100,000, including housing, food, health insurance, and travel costs. People.com Expansion of Financial Aid Harvard's decision to broaden its financial aid program signifies a commitment to attracting a diverse student body by alleviating financial barriers. Previously, the university offered free tuition to families earning below $85,000. The new policy raises this threshold significantly, making approximately 86% of American families eligible for financial aid. New York Post Comprehensive Coverage Under the updated financial aid structure: Families earning $200,000 or less : Eligible for free tuition. Families earning $100,000 or less : Eligible for f...