<p>Texas</a> A&M System offers free tuition to freshmen</p>
<p>Interesting in these tough economic times.</p>
<p>wow, that's great. Hell will freeze over before a state school in PA does the same I suspect....</p>
<p>$30,000 isn't a lot of money...how many people will it affect?</p>
<p>I think it has the potential to affect a lot, as many of the A&M campuses are in less-affluent areas of the state. This would enable kids to live at home and get the free tuition and fees.</p>
<p>I wonder what role the A&M president played in this. She's the first woman and first Hispanic-American to lead the university in Huntsville -- a place where minorities have not always felt welcome. She's an interesting person. I saw a long TV interview with her on "Texas Monthly Talks." Here's more information about her: Office</a> of the President</p>
<p>just an fyi, Youdon'tsay. The main A&M campus is in College Station. Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville.
I do agree there is a lower level of diversity than one might expect at A&M, especially given the diversity of the Texas population.</p>
<p>Oops, my bad! I actually was thinking of A&M-Kingsville and typed Huntsville. And, of course, really meant College Station. :)</p>
<p>I hope it won't turn into a Univ of California situation. No tuition for residents, but the "fees" run about $8000 a year.</p>
<p>The U Cal situation still sounds heavenly compared with what most in state public university students have to pay.</p>
<p>^And the costs of dorms, etc. is atrocious! Basically count on over $20K+ a year for a UC education. Again, not bad compared to a private school. But it is absolutely fabulous if you are willing to forego the "college experience" and live at home.</p>