University of Texas System expands free tuition to families earning $100,000 or less

The University of Texas System will expand its free tuition program to include families earning $100,000 or less annually. This change, approved by the Board of Regents, will take effect in fall 2025 and cover tuition and fees for undergraduate students. Previously, the program targeted families with incomes up to $65,000, with some benefits extending to those earning up to $125,000. The expansion follows the establishment of a $167 million endowment in 2019 and aims to further reduce student debt, which has already declined in recent years. On the same day, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced it would eliminate tuition for families making less than $200,000. MIT will also cover housing, dining, and other expenses for families earning under $100,000.