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Emory University Launches Tuition-Free Program for Families Under $200K

9/18/2025

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Emory University will launch the Emory Advantage Plus program in fall 2026, offering tuition-free education for families earning $200,000 or less.
The initiative aims to increase full-tuition scholarships from 1,860 to about 2,500, covering 30% of undergraduates.
Interim President Leah Ward Sears highlighted the program's focus on accessible education.
The university plans to exceed $1 billion in financial aid over the next four years.
This program builds on the original Emory Advantage, initiated in 2007 and updated in 2022.

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Emory University will launch the Emory Advantage Plus program in fall 2026, offering tuition-free education for families earning $200,000 or less.
The initiative aims to increase full-tuition scholarships from 1,860 to about 2,500, covering 30% of undergraduates.
Interim President Leah Ward Sears highlighted the program's focus on accessible education.
The university plans to exceed $1 billion in financial aid over the next four years.
This program builds on the original Emory Advantage, initiated in 2007 and updated in 2022.