Lehigh University will offer free tuition to some students starting next fall

• Lehigh University is offering a grant to undergraduates meeting certain household income limits
• The grant takes effect Fall 2024
• It will allow those students to attend Lehigh tuition free

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh University will offer free tuition to certain students starting in the fall of 2024.

Undergraduate students whose households make less than $75,000 will be offered free tuition from the university starting next year, the university announced Tuesday.

The new initiative called the Lehigh Commitment, aims to expand the school’s efforts to ensure that students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, have the opportunity to achieve their full academic potential.

The initiative also includes an application fee waiver.

Beginning next fall, all current and incoming students who meet the income requirements will be eligible for the grant. Incoming students who qualify will receive the grant that is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study at Lehigh.

Current students can receive a grant next fall that is renewable for the equivalent of up to four years of school. The five-year Arts and Engineering program is the only exception to the four-year or eight semesters of attendance limits.

“We are thrilled that this grant will lessen the cost for many families, and make a Lehigh education accessible to more talented students who will strengthen our campus community,” President Joseph Helble said, “This expands our commitment to being a community for all, supporting the ambitious goals outlined in our ‘Inspiring the Future Makers’ strategic plan to help all students unleash their full potential to shape the future.”

For the 2023-24 academic school year, Lehigh estimates a total cost of about $78,650, with tuition costing $61,180, for a balance of $17,470.

Eligibility will be determined annually.