Attending a private college in Massachusetts just became more affordable for several families.
The College of the Holy Cross announced Wednesday that students whose families have a total income of $100,000 or less and reasonable assets will receive a full tuition grant, school officials said in a statement.
The program reinforces “the college’s commitment to opportunity for all talented students, regardless of their economic resources,” officials said.
Holy Cross is the second college in New England to offer free tuition for some students.
Last month, Saint Anselm College, a private Benedictine liberal arts college in New Hampshire, announced a new program that allows New Hampshire students with a family income of $100,000 or less and a GPA of 3.25 or higher to attend the college tuition-free .
At Holy Cross, the move means a “significant expansion” of the college’s current financial aid program. Starting in the 2022-23 academic year, the college began offering full tuition for students from families with a total income of $75,000 or less and reasonable assets.