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Rice University Says Middle-Class And Low-Income Students Won't Have To Pay Tuition

Full scholarships are earmarked for all students whose families have income between $65,000 and $130,000. Below that income level, grants will bolster the aid package even further.
Rice University says many undergraduate students from families with incomes up to $200,000 "will no longer be required to take out loans." Here, a statue of the school's founder, William Marsh Rice, is seen on its campus in Houston, Texas.

Rice University is "dramatically expanding" its financial aid offerings, promising full scholarships to undergrads whose families have income under $130,000. The school says it wants to reduce student debt – and make it easier for students from low-income families to attend.

"Talent deserves opportunity," Rice President David Leebron said while announcing

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