An increasing number of states and schools are offering free college programs to help make higher education more affordable.

The steep cost of higher education can be a major barrier for students thinking about their next step. But as more schools ...

However, overall, most institutions do not have the financial wherewithal to offer tuition-free or no-loan aid programs, ...

At least seven states — Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York and Oklahoma — offer free four-year college programs, while others boast state grant programs. For ...

"Tuition-free colleges experience surges in application ... other top schools and programs have embraced the tuition-free model. Nearly two dozen more schools have also introduced "no-loan ...