A pair of local higher education institutions recently joined a growing movement of offering programs that guarantee free tuition for eligible students.
Clarke University and Loras College in Dubuque either currently offer or have announced plans to launch scholarships that cover full tuition for students who also qualify for other income-based federal and state grants.
It’s a type of financial aid initiative that’s growing in popularity, according to area and statewide officials, designed to help schools grow enrollment and show low-income students that higher education is financially attainable.
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