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Massachusetts Proposes Tuition-Free Community College for All Residents

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The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. The program builds on the tuition-free MassGrant Plus program, which offers qualifying students reduced-price or free tuition. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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Colorado Bill Would Give Qualifying Students 2 Years of Tuition-Free College

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House Bill 24-1340, also known as the Colorado Promise Act, would give students from families earning $90,000 or less annually a tax credit covering tuition and fees after grants and scholarships are used. So once students or their families file their taxes, they can gain back the money spent on tuition and fees through their refund.

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University of Louisville Expands Grant Covering Tuition for Pell-Eligible Students

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In-state, first-time, full-time students receiving the Pell Grant are eligible to receive free tuition. Other students can qualify for $2,000-$9,000 in aid, calculated after federal and state need-based grants are awarded. In-state, first-time, full-time students receiving the Pell Grant are eligible to receive free tuition.

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Biden Administration Grants $93 Million to HBCUs, TCCUs, MSIs

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The Biden administration is awarding $93 million in grants to 20 institutions serving historically excluded students throughout the nation. Department of Education (ED) announced Dec. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in the press release. RDI grant recipients include: Hampton University (HBCU in Virginia) — $4.96

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New Mexico Creates Nation’s Largest Trust Fund for Free Tuition

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It provides free tuition to qualifying New Mexicans. Most Opportunity Scholars are Hispanic, identify as women, are Pell Grant-eligible, and are under 24. New Mexico is cementing its dedication to free college tuition for all qualifying residents with the nation's largest higher education trust fund.

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Duke Announces Free Tuition, Housing Assistance for Qualifying Students From the Carolinas

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Duke expects the tuition grants to help 340 students during the 2023 fall semester. Duke expects to invest $2 million in tuition grants for fall 2023 and $6 million-$7 million over the next five years. Duke announced the free tuition grants for the 2023 fall semester on June 20.

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Vanderbilt Will Give Qualifying Nashville Public School Students Free Education

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The Nashville Vanderbilt Scholars program covers direct costs of attendance like tuition, fees, housing, and meals. Vanderbilt expanded its no-loan Opportunity Vanderbilt program in February to offer free tuition to all students from families making $150,000 or less.