"We're about 10 days into the [free tuition] program now and we've had a tremendous response since we announced this," said Thomas Brooks, executive vice president at Southwestern Community College (SCC).

The company is making its Live Better U program completely free starting August 16

"Although our eight members are disappointed with the decisions of these two institutions, we recognize that intercollegiate athletics is experiencing rapid change and will most likely look much different in 2025 than it does currently," commissioner Bob Bowlsby said in a statement.

With anxiety, depression and burnout surging, Ohio State creates mental health checklist for students and several more campus wellness priorities.