Students in 10 Pennsylvania counties could have the opportunity to attend Susquehanna University tuition-free.
The school in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, announced on Wednesday that the program will serve eligible residents of Centre, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder and Union counties. Students entering in fall 2027 from families earning an income of up to $100,000 can attend Susquehanna with their tuition fully covered.
“Susquehanna University was founded to provide an education to meritorious students, regardless of their families’ financial means,” university President Jonathan Green said in a statement. “For nearly 170 years, Susquehanna University has been part of this region’s story, preparing generations of students to make a difference in their communities and beyond. The Susquehanna Tuition Pledge reaffirms this commitment."
Seeking affordability
The announcement comes as higher education struggles with affordability and fewer high school graduates deciding to attend college.
Students from the 10 counties make up 20% of Susquehanna’s enrollment. The pledge builds on that regional connection, according to the school.
To qualify for the Susquehanna Tuition Pledge, students must be admitted with plans to enroll at Susquehanna starting in fall 2027, have a family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less, be residents of the eligible counties, live on campus and qualify for both the Pennsylvania State Grant and a Federal Pell Grant. No additional forms or paperwork are required.
Students will remain responsible for housing, meals and other fees.
Families can learn more at susqu.edu/tuition-pledge or contact sfs@susqu.edu.
