Free Tuition Programs Expand in Texas, Increasing Eligibility and Addressing Middle-Class Affordability

Texas is expanding its free tuition programs, with 34 out of 45 public universities now offering at least one such program. Eligibility thresholds for family income have increased, with the median cap rising to $100,000 annually, and some programs extending to families earning up to $130,000. These changes aim to address college affordability concerns for middle-class families who may not qualify for federal Pell Grants.