Free college? Some Allegheny College students won't pay tuition anymore
Some Allegheny College students don’t have to worry about tuition bills anymore.
The Meadville college announced it is introducing a Commitment to Access Program that will cover all tuition costs for in-state students whose family income is $50,000 or less.
The program, which will kick off in fall 2023, will be open to current, new and transfer students.
“We know the cost of college can be overwhelming for many families, and we are committed to making Allegheny accessible to all Pennsylvania students,” said Ellen Johnson, vice president for enrollment management, in a news release.
The college will automatically consider all students who submit their college admission and Free Application for Federal Student Aid by Feb. 15. Returning students must submit the FAFSA by May 1 to seek aid.
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Eligible students can benefit from the program for up to eight semesters as long as they remain in good standing and continue to meet the program’s income and asset guidelines.
The costs will be covered by the college, as well as federal and state awards, according to the release.
The private college had more than 1,400 students enrolled in spring 2022. Just under half of those students were from Pennsylvania.
The college’s 2022-23 tuition is $26,475 per semester.
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