Harvard University announced that families with an annual income below $200,000 will not be asked to pay tuition. The decision was made to make the university more accessible to children of American middle-class families. According to a statement on Harvard University’s official website, the administration, which is among the country’s leading universities, has taken some decisions to make the university more affordable for children of American middle-class families.

The Harvard administration announced that they will not request tuition fees from families with an annual income below $200,000, and will also cover accommodation, transportation, meal expenses, and health insurance for students with an annual income below $100,000 in addition to tuition. The school administration stated that this decision will be effective from the 2025-2026 academic year.

Harvard University President Alan Garber expressed that making the school financially more accessible will broaden the perspective of all students and support their intellectual development. The administration noted that this decision will allow approximately 86% of American families to benefit from Harvard’s support.