The Emergence (and Perils) of Income-Targeted Free Tuition

Authors

  • Alex Usher

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10128

Keywords:

Tuition, Chile, Canada, New York

Abstract

Free tuition has been implemented in many contexts, but is differently targeted, and can become more expensive and less effective than the policies it seeks to replace. New York, Chile, and Canada’s plans are highlighted in this article.

Author Biography

Alex Usher

Alex Usher is president, Higher Education Strategy Associates, Toronto,
Canada.

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Published

2017-09-02

How to Cite

Usher, A. (2017). The Emergence (and Perils) of Income-Targeted Free Tuition. International Higher Education, (91), 13–15. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2017.91.10128

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Section

Free Tuition?