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Opening doors to higher education for families across the Carolinas

Ģ����ý is taking bold steps to expand access to higher education by launching the Ģ����ý Tuition-Free Guarantee initiative that removes the cost of tuition for qualifying families in North and South Carolina.

Beginning in fall 2026, new first-year and transfer students from the Carolinas with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less will have tuition fully covered for up to four years (eight semesters). The award is funded entirely through scholarships and grants.

In addition, Ģ����ý announced new merit scholarships for all students including a new $30,000 Presidential Scholarship as the top merit award. These new scholarships also reaffirm Ģ����ý's commitment to college affordability.

�The Ģ����ý Tuition-Free Guarantee reflects our commitment to expand college access, to reduce barriers and to invest in the next generation of leaders who will serve our communities across the Carolinas,� said Dr. Summer McGee, president of Ģ����ý. �Outstanding private education is now affordable for all North and South Carolina families. The Ģ����ý Guarantee is a game-changer.�

Quick Facts

• Covers 100 percent of full-time undergraduate tuition for up to four years (eight semesters)
• Available to North and South Carolina families with an AGI of $100,000 or less, according to FAFSA
• Applies to new first-year and transfer students beginning fall 2026
• Tuition funded entirely by scholarships and grants � no loans required

For more information about the Ģ����ý Guarantee, visit www.lr.edu/guarantee. 

Related Links

• Ģ����ý Tuition-Free Guarantee
• Frequently Asked Questions
• College Affordability