18 US colleges where you can study for free and even get a scholarship

If you want to go to college but don't want to pay for it, there are schools where you can go for free. In lieu of tuition fees, you are encouraged to work on campus or join the service after graduation, reports USNews.

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Many colleges across America offer applicants free education. You may be from a specific state or region, or have a low income. Some school asking students who want to study for free to work on campus or join the service.

Please note that many colleges with free Tuition still charges room and board in addition to other fees.

Alice Lloyd College (Kentucky)

This small rural college in Pippa Passes offers free tuition to students living in the Central Appalachian area. Residents of 108 counties in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia may qualify for the scholarship, which covers 10 semesters of tuition.

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All students applying for assistance must be employed through a student work program and work at least 10 hours per week in areas such as maintenance, food preparation, and office administrative work.

Antioch College (Ohio)

As part of the College Work program, all new Pell-eligible students attend school free of charge. But in parallel with their studies, they work in college or are engaged in research activities. They also receive additional financial assistance. In some cases, this assistance does not cover room and board costs. To remain eligible, students must maintain at least a 2,0 GPA.

The Apprentice School (Virginia)

With a history of over 100 years, The Apprentice School provides students with free training and full-time employment in a variety of shipbuilding industries. Students receive hourly pay plus benefits. Typical training lasts four to five years. Upon completion, students receive a certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in their major.

Barclay College (Kansas)

Students at this private Christian college in Kansas receive free tuition if they live on campus. All full-time Barclay College students living in the school's residence halls are eligible for a full-tuition scholarship, but pay room and board and general fees.

Berea College (Kentucky)

At Berea College, no student pays tuition. The Tuition Promise scholarship covers all tuition costs for all admitted students after using federal and state aid.

Students are required to work at least 10 hours per week on campus in one of more than 130 departments. They earn between $6 and $8 per hour, although higher wages are available for certain job categories. It can be used to pay for room, board and other educational expenses.

College of the Ozarks (Missouri)

Full-time students at College of the Ozarks pay no tuition, while part-time students pay $310 per credit hour. For those who study for free, you must work 15 hours per week plus two 40-hour weeks during the school year. All students pay $245 each semester for health care and services.

Curtis Institute of Music (Pennsylvania)

Prospective students must audition for admission to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The institution has been offering full-tuition scholarships to every undergraduate and graduate student since 1928. Although the school does not charge tuition, you must pay an annual fee of $3500. It covers the cost of textbooks, internet, wellness services and use of infrastructure, as well as other costs of medical care and health insurance.

Deep Springs College (California)

Deep Springs College students do not pay tuition. They pay a security deposit and pay for books, travel, health insurance and incidentals. In cases of proven financial need, these additional costs may also be subsidized.

The college covers tuition and, unlike many tuition-free schools, this includes room and board. It admits 12 to 15 students annually for a two-year liberal arts education. Along with their studies, students work on the school ranch and alfalfa farm.

Haskell Indian Nations University (Kansas)

The Kansas University offers free tuition to American Indian and Alaska Native students from federally recognized tribes.

Additional fees such as those related to technology, lodging, sports and other activities are not included. They range from $240 per semester for off-campus students to $715 for those living on campus. According to the school's website, each tribe saves about $20 per year in tuition and fees per student.

United States Air Force Academy (Colorado)

The United States Air Force Academy does not charge tuition, room and board. After graduation, cadets are required to serve in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force for at least eight years, with some exceptions.

United States Coast Guard Academy (Connecticut)

This US Coast Guard Academy does not charge students tuition, room and board in exchange for service after graduation.

According to the school's website, 85% of graduates decide to serve longer. Enrolled cadets also receive a salary and save more than $280 in tuition costs.

United States Merchant Marine Academy (New York)

Students at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in New York do not pay tuition in exchange for service after graduation. In addition, the costs of textbooks, room and board, and uniforms are covered. Students visit many countries on board commercial ships. They receive practical training related to ship repair and maintenance, cargo loading and navigation.

United States Military Academy (New York)

The United States Military Academy in New York covers tuition, room and board for students. In addition to mandatory military service after graduation, West Point cadets are known to be required to participate in a sports team every semester.

United States Naval Academy (Maryland)

US Naval Academy applicants receive free tuition, room and board. They must serve in the US Navy for five years after graduation. Students receive $1273 per month in stipend money, which can be used to cover additional expenses.

University of New Hampshire

The Granite Guarantee program, launched in 2017 at the University of New Hampshire, provides fully tuition-free tuition during the fall and spring semesters to qualified state residents for up to four years. This only applies to full-time first-year students who are eligible to receive a Pell Grant.

Warren Wilson College (North Carolina)

This college provides free tuition to all state residents who are first-time full-time students. All college students are required to work 8 to 16 hours per week, depending on their year of study. The college offers, among other things, Milepost One, a full-tuition scholarship for up to 25 students with a family income of $125 or less per year.

Webb Institute (New York)

The Webb Institute, a small engineering school on Long Island, provides full-tuition scholarships worth more than $200 over four years to all incoming applicants. They must be US citizens or permanent residents.

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The school, which has approximately 100 students, offers one course of study in naval architecture and marine engineering. Students can apply for federal loans and grants to help cover room, board and other expenses.

Williamson College of the Trades (Pennsylvania)

This religious college is exclusively for men. It offers six vocational programs: masonry, carpentry, landscape design, power plant technology, mechanical engineering, and building technology with an emphasis in electrical engineering.

All eligible students receive the Williamson Scholarship, which covers the cost of attending school.

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