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Rice Expands Free Tuition to Families Earning Up to $200,000
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kendra Mackey , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Families with higher incomes can now benefit from free tuition.
Houston 's Rice University has made changes to its financial aid program. Families with higher incomes can now benefit from free tuition. The university will cover costs for students from families with lower incomes, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
Further details about the expanded program are available, including information about the income levels that qualify for different types of aid.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local ·
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