Really? Back when I went to college there was certainly sliding scales of need based financial aid but a lot of it was through loans or guaranteed work-study arrangements. Full-ride scholarships existed, but were relatively rare. They definitely tried to meet the goal that anyone who could get admitted could go but that isn’t the same as zero tuition.
Even if this is only slightly more generous or notable than their peers, I am glad they are both publicizing and simplifying the process. Making sure that people who could take advantage of the program know about it is also important.
