CINCINNATI — A new University of Cincinnati grant could make college free for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year, officials say.
The funding comes as the cost of higher education continues to rise.
According to a 2025 College Board report, in-state tuition and fees have increased nearly 3% at public colleges and 4% at private institutions nationwide. The Bearcat Affordability Grant, launching this fall at UC, aims to ease that burden…