Ohio State - Free

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"With total student loan debt reaching as high as $1.7 trillion in 2021, those colleges that claim to offer a debt-free education have typically done so by replacing student loans in their financial aid packages with grants or scholarships that don’t have to be repaid. But like the Ohio State plan, “no student loans” is not the same as “free college.” Most universities will still require that students make some contribution and/or engage in part-time employment, while others may include parent loans in their calculation."

Soooo...STUDENTS may not have to take out loans, but PARENTS may? That makes zero sense. Shifting it from the student to their parents is stupid (as many parents will absolutely not do so - I wouldn't take out a loan for my kids under ANY circumstances, including them not being able to go to college AT ALL if that was the only way they could go, which it's not).

We shall see how the pilot program works out. The idea of kids getting paid internships makes the most sense. Having skin in the game AND getting skills in their field is really the ultimate win-win for all involved.