Tuition-Free Community College Is Most Likely
“Free college” really means free tuition. Students would still have to pay for room and board, along with other costs of attendance such as transportation, books and supplies. The average cost for room and board is $11,386 at a four-year school and $7,636 at a two-year school, according to federal data.
President Biden’s free college proposals include:
Four years tuition-free at public colleges for those whose family income is under $125,000.
Two years of free tuition for low- and middle-income students attending minority-serving institutions.
Tuition-free public community colleges.
That last one is the easiest sell, experts say.