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Eligibility requirements for free college programs can hinder some students. izusek/E+ via Getty Images

Free college programs can enable more students to go to college, but it all depends on how the program is designed

Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania; Elaine W. Leigh, University of Pennsylvania, and Jeremy Wright-Kim, University of Pennsylvania

Not all free college programs are the same. New research finds that eligibility requirements and other features influence outcomes.
Researchers are taking a close look at “college promise” programs to see if they actually help more students obtain a college education. Calvste / Shutterstock.com

Can college ‘promise’ programs deliver?

Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania; Edward J. Smith, University of Pennsylvania, and Elaine W. Leigh, University of Pennsylvania

As more “college promise” programs are set up in the United States, researchers will be watching to see which ones do the best job at helping students realize their college dreams.

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