24-04-2025
Johnson & Wales University expands free tuition offer to select students in four states, including all of New England
The program, which takes hold this fall, was
Students must also meet certain criteria: They must have a high school GPA of at least 3.2, complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and opt to live on campus. Those seeking full tuition coverage must also be eligible for
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On Wednesday, school officials announced students in four additional states are now eligible, too, noting 'there has been great interest from prospective students and their families' since the initial January launch.
'At Johnson & Wales, we are creating pathways to make higher education more affordable, accessible, and attainable for students of all means and backgrounds,' Chancellor Mim Runey said in a statement. 'This new initiative, combined with our recently launched
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The initiative covers only the cost of tuition. It does not include books, supplies, lab fees, and other expenses, such as room and board, Meredith Twombly, vice president of enrollment management, told the Globe in January. Still, a free education at the university could be a yearly savings of $41,872,
According to the university's
Last year, Johnson & Wales announced undergraduates will also be able to
That initiative will allow students to receive degrees in computer science, criminal justice, graphic design, and hospitality management after attaining only 90 to 96 credits, instead of the typical 120-credit requirement.
Material from previous Globe stories was used in this report.
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