Harvard University announced Monday that it will eliminate tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 annually, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Harvard becomes the first Ivy League school to expand its tuition-free threshold to this level. Previously, families earning under $65,000 qualified, similar to Yale and Princeton.
“Putting Harvard within financial reach for more individuals widens the array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives,” said Harvard President Alan Garber.
The move means that 86% of U.S. families will qualify for free tuition, which was nearly $60,000 annually last year.
Harvard’s decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based affirmative action. It also comes after former President Claudine Gay’s resignation amid controversy over antisemitism on campus. The university recently settled lawsuits and pledged to update policies protecting Jewish students.
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