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Many people consider Olin, Cooper Union, and related schools entirely free. I should add that to [my</a> list of misconceptions](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/867866-various-misconceptions-misbeliefs-about-colleges.html]my”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/867866-various-misconceptions-misbeliefs-about-colleges.html). Like Olin (formerly), Cooper Union covers only tuition, leaving all other expenses (housing, food, books, etc.) to be covered by the student.</p>
<p>[The</a> Cooper Union: Admissions: Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://www.cooper.edu/administration/admissions/faqs.html#q16]The”>http://www.cooper.edu/administration/admissions/faqs.html#q16)</p>
<p>“Free” colleges tend to fall into 4 categories.
[ul][<em>]Work Colleges - Alice Lloyd, Berea, College of the Ozarks, etc.
[</em>]Engineering colleges - Cooper Union, Olin, Webb
[<em>]Military academies - USMA, USNA, USAFA, etc.
[</em>]Specialized colleges - Curtis Institute of Music, Deep Springs, Barclay, Macaulay Honors, etc.[/ul]</p>