In today’s highly competitive world, pursuing higher education has become essential for building a comfortable and successful career. For both domestic and international students, the United States remains one of the most sought-after study destinations, as it is home to some of the world’s top universities. However, higher education in the US often comes with a hefty price tag. To support students, universities offer various scholarships, financial aid programs, and support for state grants and external scholarships.
In a significant move to make education more accessible, the University of Texas System has announced an expansion of its free tuition program. This initiative will now include all families earning $100,000 or less annually, further easing the financial burden on lower-income households.
The official release states, “Today, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee gave preliminary approval to provide UT undergraduates attending any of its nine academic institutions, whose families have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, with tuition free education, beginning next fall.”
In an official release, the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ Academic Affairs Committee granted preliminary approval for a groundbreaking initiative. Starting next fall, undergraduate students attending any of the system’s nine academic institutions, whose families have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, will be eligible for tuition-free education.
The proposal, pending full board approval, includes an immediate infusion of $35 million directly to campuses. If implemented, the UT System will become the first in Texas—and among the few in the United States—to offer such a comprehensive financial aid program. This initiative reflects the Regents’ ongoing commitment to ensuring that every qualified Texan can earn a bachelor’s degree, regardless of financial barriers.
The effort builds on a series of previous measures aimed at making higher education more accessible. In 2019, the Regents established a $167 million endowment at UT Austin, covering full tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students from families with an AGI of up to $65,000, while providing partial support for those earning up to $125,000. In 2022, they expanded this effort with a second endowment of nearly $300 million, collectively referred to as “Promise Plus,” extending these benefits to all UT academic institutions.
The University of Texas System is the largest higher education system in Texas and one of the largest public university systems in the United States. It encompasses 14 institutions and enrolls over 256,000 students, underscoring its significant impact on education and opportunity in the state.
For more details, students can visit the official website of the University of Texas System or can click here.
