Harvard University has announced that it is offering free tuition to families earning less than $200.000 a year, the BBC reported. For families earning less than $100.000, Harvard will also cover housing and health insurance costs.
The decision aims to make Harvard more affordable for middle-income families and comes as the Trump Administration targets university funding as part of a pushback against diversity and inclusion practices.
"Putting Harvard within financial reach of more individuals broadens the pool of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that all of our students encounter, fostering their intellectual and personal growth," said Harvard President Alan Garber.
According to the measurements, nearly 86% of American families will be able to qualify for financial aid from Harvard, as the median income of an American family was $80.000 in 2023, according to US records.
A number of elite universities have taken decisions in recent years to exempt lower-income families from paying.
