Commemorating its 150th anniversary, Smith College will offer free tuition for families with annual incomes of up to $150,000, according to a Monday announcement.

The initiative, beginning in fall 2026, will be for not only domestic students but also international students. It is the first women’s college in the nation to offer free tuition for some students with its loan-free financial aid.

“When the cost of college is beyond so many students and their families, Smith is committed to keeping higher education within reach,” said Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton. “I am thrilled that in the same year Smith celebrates its 150th anniversary, we are also able to announce The Next 150 Pledge, an initiative both reflective of our founding mission and invested in access to an extrao

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